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 1598cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 83,145 miles on the clock, averaging 3,492 miles per year, well 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 MW53 PBF
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 83,145 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 34 |
| Average per year | 3,492 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW53 PBF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 PBF
What car is MW53 PBF?
MW53 PBF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW53 PBF?
The last recorded mileage for MW53 PBF was 83,145 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW53 PBF passed its MOT?
MW53 PBF has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2025.
Is MW53 PBF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 PBF 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 PBF?
MW53 PBF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.