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 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 127,410 miles on the clock, averaging 10,167 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MT53 VAA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 127,410 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,629 |
| Average per year | 10,167 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MT53 VAA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| 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 VAA
What car is MT53 VAA?
MT53 VAA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MT53 VAA?
The last recorded mileage for MT53 VAA was 127,410 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT53 VAA passed its MOT?
MT53 VAA has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2016.
Is MT53 VAA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 VAA 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 VAA?
MT53 VAA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.