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MP53 RHX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 135,073 miles on the clock, averaging 9,726 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 MP53 RHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,073
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
9,726

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,073 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,879
Average per year9,726
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MP53 RHX 19k48k77k106k135k '07'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,073 miles
Since last MOT+11,879 miles
PASS
Mileage123,194 miles
Since last MOT+8,745 miles
PASS
Mileage114,449 miles
Since last MOT+9,303 miles
PASS
Mileage105,146 miles
Since last MOT+9,650 miles
PASS
Mileage95,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,496 miles
Since last MOT+11,152 miles
PASS
Mileage84,344 miles
Since last MOT+9,250 miles
PASS
Mileage75,094 miles
Since last MOT+6,617 miles
PASS
Mileage68,477 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,471 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage64,327 miles
Since last MOT+11,335 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,992 miles
Since last MOT+25,546 miles
PASS
Mileage27,446 miles
Since last MOT+2,397 miles
PASS
Mileage25,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage19,235 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 RHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMP — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MP53 RHX

What car is MP53 RHX?

MP53 RHX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MP53 RHX?

The last recorded mileage for MP53 RHX was 135,073 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MP53 RHX passed its MOT?

MP53 RHX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2018.

Is MP53 RHX ULEZ compliant?

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

MP53 RHX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.