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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 137,851 miles on the clock, averaging 10,894 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 WTL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 137,851 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,236 |
| Average per year | 10,894 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MT53 WTL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 WTL
What car is MT53 WTL?
MT53 WTL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MT53 WTL?
The last recorded mileage for MT53 WTL was 137,851 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT53 WTL passed its MOT?
MT53 WTL has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2016.
Is MT53 WTL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 WTL 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 WTL?
MT53 WTL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.