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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 248,199 miles on the clock, averaging 17,934 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for MM53 JFO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 248,199 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 32,770 |
| Average per year | 17,934 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 JFO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 JFO
What car is MM53 JFO?
MM53 JFO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MM53 JFO?
The last recorded mileage for MM53 JFO was 248,199 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MM53 JFO passed its MOT?
MM53 JFO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2018.
Is MM53 JFO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM53 JFO 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 JFO?
MM53 JFO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.