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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 34,713 miles on the clock, averaging 1,347 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 MT53 FYA
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 34,713 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 1,347 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MT53 FYA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 FYA
What car is MT53 FYA?
MT53 FYA is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MT53 FYA?
The last recorded mileage for MT53 FYA was 34,713 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT53 FYA passed its MOT?
MT53 FYA has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2019.
Is MT53 FYA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 FYA 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 MT53 FYA?
MT53 FYA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.