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 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 176,118 miles on the clock, averaging 14,102 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 VNT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,118 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,515 |
| Average per year | 14,102 |
| 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 VNT |
| 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 VNT
What car is MM53 VNT?
MM53 VNT is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MM53 VNT?
The last recorded mileage for MM53 VNT was 176,118 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MM53 VNT passed its MOT?
MM53 VNT has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2017.
Is MM53 VNT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM53 VNT 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 VNT?
MM53 VNT is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.