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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 94,405 miles on the clock, averaging 4,777 miles per year, well below 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 SXZ
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 94,405 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,205 |
| Average per year | 4,777 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MP53 SXZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MP — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MP53 SXZ
What car is MP53 SXZ?
MP53 SXZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MP53 SXZ?
The last recorded mileage for MP53 SXZ was 94,405 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MP53 SXZ passed its MOT?
MP53 SXZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2022.
Is MP53 SXZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MP53 SXZ 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 SXZ?
MP53 SXZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.