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MT53 PZR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 120,718 miles on the clock, averaging 8,472 miles per year, around 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 PZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,718
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,472

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,718 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,472
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MT53 PZR 34k56k77k99k121k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,718 miles
Since last MOT+7,558 miles
PASS
Mileage113,160 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,147 miles
Since last MOT+9,133 miles
PASS
Mileage104,014 miles
Since last MOT+5,720 miles
PASS
Mileage98,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,294 miles
Since last MOT+10,553 miles
PASS
Mileage87,741 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage81,119 miles
Since last MOT+7,001 miles
PASS
Mileage74,118 miles
Since last MOT+10,151 miles
PASS
Mileage63,967 miles
Since last MOT+12,798 miles
PASS
Mileage51,169 miles
Since last MOT+11,083 miles
PASS
Mileage40,086 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage33,783 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 PZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MT53 PZR

What car is MT53 PZR?

MT53 PZR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MT53 PZR?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 PZR was 120,718 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 PZR passed its MOT?

MT53 PZR has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2017.

Is MT53 PZR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 PZR 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 PZR?

MT53 PZR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.