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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 176,036 miles on the clock, averaging 9,129 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for MT53 CNC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,036 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,082 |
| Average per year | 9,129 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MT53 CNC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MT53 CNC
What car is MT53 CNC?
MT53 CNC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MT53 CNC?
The last recorded mileage for MT53 CNC was 176,036 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT53 CNC passed its MOT?
MT53 CNC has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Nov 2021.
Is MT53 CNC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 CNC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MT53 CNC?
MT53 CNC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.