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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 165,915 miles on the clock, averaging 9,259 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 WPJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 165,915 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 50 |
| Average per year | 9,259 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MT53 WPJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MT53 WPJ
What car is MT53 WPJ?
MT53 WPJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MT53 WPJ?
The last recorded mileage for MT53 WPJ was 165,915 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT53 WPJ passed its MOT?
MT53 WPJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2021.
Is MT53 WPJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 WPJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 WPJ?
MT53 WPJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.