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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 146,111 miles on the clock, averaging 6,529 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 HLC
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 | 146,111 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,529 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW53 HLC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 HLC
What car is MW53 HLC?
MW53 HLC is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW53 HLC?
The last recorded mileage for MW53 HLC was 146,111 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW53 HLC passed its MOT?
MW53 HLC has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2025.
Is MW53 HLC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 HLC 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 HLC?
MW53 HLC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.