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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 72,788 miles on the clock, averaging 3,943 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MW53 HLJ
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
Low mileage| Latest reading | 72,788 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,943 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW53 HLJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 HLJ
What car is MW53 HLJ?
MW53 HLJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW53 HLJ?
The last recorded mileage for MW53 HLJ was 72,788 miles, recorded on 20 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW53 HLJ passed its MOT?
MW53 HLJ has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2022.
Is MW53 HLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 HLJ 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 HLJ?
MW53 HLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.