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MR53 DPJ

2009 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2009 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 85,379 miles on the clock, averaging 5,503 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MR53 DPJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
85,379
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,503

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,379 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,608
Average per year5,503
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MR53 DPJ 8k27k47k66k85k '12'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,379 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage78,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,771 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage73,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage67,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,074 miles
PASS
Mileage60,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
PASS
Mileage53,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,155 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage48,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,193 miles
PASS
Mileage40,367 miles
Since last MOT+9,347 miles
PASS
Mileage31,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,699 miles
PASS
Mileage25,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,452 miles
PASS
Mileage22,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage16,976 miles
Since last MOT+2,574 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,062 miles
PASS
Mileage11,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,176 miles
PASS
Mileage8,164 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 DPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeMR — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MR53 DPJ

What car is MR53 DPJ?

MR53 DPJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2009.

What is the mileage of MR53 DPJ?

The last recorded mileage for MR53 DPJ was 85,379 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MR53 DPJ passed its MOT?

MR53 DPJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2026.

Is MR53 DPJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MR53 DPJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MR53 DPJ?

MR53 DPJ is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.