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MP53 PFO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 108,183 miles on the clock, averaging 7,506 miles per year, around 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 MP53 PFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,506

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,183 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,506
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MP53 PFO 30k50k69k89k108k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,183 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,182 miles
Since last MOT+2,070 miles
PASS
Mileage106,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,607 miles
PASS
Mileage100,505 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage92,755 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage85,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,573 miles
Since last MOT+9,943 miles
PASS
Mileage75,630 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
PASS
Mileage68,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,127 miles
PASS
Mileage67,291 miles
Since last MOT+14,394 miles
PASS
Mileage52,897 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage47,632 miles
Since last MOT+9,244 miles
PASS
Mileage38,388 miles
Since last MOT+8,365 miles
PASS
Mileage30,023 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 PFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMP — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MP53 PFO

What car is MP53 PFO?

MP53 PFO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MP53 PFO?

The last recorded mileage for MP53 PFO was 108,183 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MP53 PFO passed its MOT?

MP53 PFO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2017.

Is MP53 PFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MP53 PFO 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 MP53 PFO?

MP53 PFO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.