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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 165,806 miles on the clock, averaging 9,189 miles per year, above 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 MM53 VBZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 165,806 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17 |
| Average per year | 9,189 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MM53 VBZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 VBZ
What car is MM53 VBZ?
MM53 VBZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MM53 VBZ?
The last recorded mileage for MM53 VBZ was 165,806 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MM53 VBZ passed its MOT?
MM53 VBZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 4 Jan 2022.
Is MM53 VBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM53 VBZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 VBZ?
MM53 VBZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.