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 1600cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 154,705 miles on the clock, averaging 11,938 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 MR53 PAB
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 154,705 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,938 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MR53 PAB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MR — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MR53 PAB
What car is MR53 PAB?
MR53 PAB is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MR53 PAB?
The last recorded mileage for MR53 PAB was 154,705 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MR53 PAB passed its MOT?
MR53 PAB has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2015.
Is MR53 PAB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MR53 PAB 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 MR53 PAB?
MR53 PAB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.