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MT53 UZR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 125,076 miles on the clock, averaging 4,276 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 UZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,276

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading125,076 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 UZR 56k73k91k108k125k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,076 miles
Since last MOT+1,192 miles
PASS
Mileage123,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,466 miles
PASS
Mileage121,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,418 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage118,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,229 miles
PASS
Mileage113,893 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
PASS
Mileage113,821 miles
Since last MOT+3,281 miles
PASS
Mileage110,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage107,112 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,848 miles
PASS
Mileage103,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage96,717 miles
Since last MOT+2,198 miles
PASS
Mileage94,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,587 miles
PASS
Mileage90,932 miles
Since last MOT+4,031 miles
PASS
Mileage86,901 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage82,818 miles
Since last MOT+7,344 miles
PASS
Mileage75,474 miles
Since last MOT+9,111 miles
PASS
Mileage66,363 miles
Since last MOT+10,238 miles
PASS
Mileage56,125 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 UZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MT53 UZR

What car is MT53 UZR?

MT53 UZR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MT53 UZR?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 UZR was 125,076 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 UZR passed its MOT?

MT53 UZR has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2023.

Is MT53 UZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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