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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 126,717 miles on the clock, averaging 6,248 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MW53 DPY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 126,717 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,809 |
| Average per year | 6,248 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW53 DPY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MW53 DPY
What car is MW53 DPY?
MW53 DPY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW53 DPY?
The last recorded mileage for MW53 DPY was 126,717 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW53 DPY passed its MOT?
MW53 DPY has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2024.
Is MW53 DPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 DPY 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 MW53 DPY?
MW53 DPY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.