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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 8 (72% pass rate). It has 127,749 miles on the clock, averaging 6,093 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 PCO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 127,749 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,419 |
| Average per year | 6,093 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW53 PCO |
| 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 PCO
What car is MW53 PCO?
MW53 PCO is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW53 PCO?
The last recorded mileage for MW53 PCO was 127,749 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW53 PCO passed its MOT?
MW53 PCO has had 29 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (21 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2024.
Is MW53 PCO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 PCO 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 PCO?
MW53 PCO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.