Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 98,497 miles on the clock, averaging 7,066 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 YND
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 98,497 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 7,066 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 YND |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 YND
What car is ML53 YND?
ML53 YND is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 YND?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 YND was 98,497 miles, recorded on 14 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 YND passed its MOT?
ML53 YND has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2016.
Is ML53 YND ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 YND is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ML53 YND?
ML53 YND is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.