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MM53 JHJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 103,871 miles on the clock, averaging 6,638 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for MM53 JHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,871
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,638

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,871 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,638
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM53 JHJ 33k51k68k86k104k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,871 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage101,096 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,975 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,075 miles
PASS
Mileage95,042 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage85,124 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,816 miles
PASS
Mileage79,307 miles
Since last MOT+271 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,401 miles
PASS
Mileage68,635 miles
Since last MOT+12,636 miles
PASS
Mileage55,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,999 miles
Since last MOT+11,477 miles
PASS
Mileage44,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,522 miles
Since last MOT+11,529 miles
PASS
Mileage32,993 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 JHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MM53 JHJ

What car is MM53 JHJ?

MM53 JHJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MM53 JHJ?

The last recorded mileage for MM53 JHJ was 103,871 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM53 JHJ passed its MOT?

MM53 JHJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2017.

Is MM53 JHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM53 JHJ 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 MM53 JHJ?

MM53 JHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.