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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 143,613 miles on the clock, averaging 8,326 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 SLZ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 143,613 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 566 |
| Average per year | 8,326 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MP53 SLZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MP — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MP53 SLZ
What car is MP53 SLZ?
MP53 SLZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MP53 SLZ?
The last recorded mileage for MP53 SLZ was 143,613 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MP53 SLZ passed its MOT?
MP53 SLZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2017.
Is MP53 SLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MP53 SLZ 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 SLZ?
MP53 SLZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.