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MT53 WRA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 138,585 miles on the clock, averaging 6,432 miles per year, 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 WRA

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,432

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,585 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,432
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 WRA 27k55k83k111k139k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,585 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,583 miles
Since last MOT+8,163 miles
PASS
Mileage130,420 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,410 miles
Since last MOT+8,145 miles
PASS
Mileage122,265 miles
Since last MOT+5,174 miles
PASS
Mileage117,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,592 miles
PASS
Mileage111,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,468 miles
PASS
Mileage108,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,344 miles
PASS
Mileage101,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage96,925 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,923 miles
Since last MOT+10,413 miles
PASS
Mileage86,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,510 miles
Since last MOT+9,282 miles
PASS
Mileage77,228 miles
Since last MOT+8,225 miles
PASS
Mileage69,003 miles
Since last MOT+11,304 miles
PASS
Mileage57,699 miles
Since last MOT+10,134 miles
PASS
Mileage47,565 miles
Since last MOT+4,571 miles
PASS
Mileage42,994 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage39,730 miles
Since last MOT+4,162 miles
PASS
Mileage35,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,525 miles
PASS
Mileage31,043 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage26,630 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 WRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 WRA

What car is MT53 WRA?

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

What is the mileage of MT53 WRA?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 WRA was 138,585 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 WRA passed its MOT?

MT53 WRA has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2024.

Is MT53 WRA ULEZ compliant?

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

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