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 Diesel 1896cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 212,551 miles on the clock, averaging 9,356 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 DFO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 212,551 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,615 |
| Average per year | 9,356 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 DFO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MT53 DFO
What car is MT53 DFO?
MT53 DFO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MT53 DFO?
The last recorded mileage for MT53 DFO was 212,551 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT53 DFO passed its MOT?
MT53 DFO has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 15 Aug 2026.
Is MT53 DFO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 DFO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, 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 DFO?
MT53 DFO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.