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MT53 VWH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 153,100 miles on the clock, averaging 6,804 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for MT53 VWH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
153,100
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,804

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading153,100 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,804
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MT53 VWH 24k56k89k121k153k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,100 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,098 miles
Since last MOT+7,121 miles
PASS
Mileage145,977 miles
Since last MOT+5,556 miles
PASS
Mileage140,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,421 miles
Since last MOT+5,624 miles
PASS
Mileage134,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage129,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage125,572 miles
Since last MOT+4,758 miles
PASS
Mileage120,814 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage114,161 miles
Since last MOT+9,590 miles
PASS
Mileage104,571 miles
Since last MOT+11,296 miles
PASS
Mileage93,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,275 miles
Since last MOT+7,556 miles
PASS
Mileage85,719 miles
Since last MOT+6,620 miles
PASS
Mileage79,099 miles
Since last MOT+6,785 miles
PASS
Mileage72,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,069 miles
PASS
Mileage64,245 miles
Since last MOT+8,979 miles
PASS
Mileage55,266 miles
Since last MOT+7,698 miles
PASS
Mileage47,568 miles
Since last MOT+6,460 miles
PASS
Mileage41,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage36,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,256 miles
PASS
Mileage29,786 miles
Since last MOT+5,885 miles
PASS
Mileage23,901 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 VWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MT53 VWH

What car is MT53 VWH?

MT53 VWH is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MT53 VWH?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 VWH was 153,100 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 VWH passed its MOT?

MT53 VWH has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.

Is MT53 VWH ULEZ compliant?

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

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