Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 164,537 miles on the clock, averaging 7,863 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for MM53 FSV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 164,537 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20 |
| Average per year | 7,863 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MM53 FSV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MM53 FSV
What car is MM53 FSV?
MM53 FSV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MM53 FSV?
The last recorded mileage for MM53 FSV was 164,537 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MM53 FSV passed its MOT?
MM53 FSV has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Jul 2019.
Is MM53 FSV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM53 FSV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MM53 FSV?
MM53 FSV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.