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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 114,589 miles on the clock, averaging 4,701 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 CK53 DFO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 114,589 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,535 |
| Average per year | 4,701 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CK53 DFO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CK53 DFO
What car is CK53 DFO?
CK53 DFO is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CK53 DFO?
The last recorded mileage for CK53 DFO was 114,589 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CK53 DFO passed its MOT?
CK53 DFO has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 30 Apr 2025.
Is CK53 DFO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CK53 DFO 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 CK53 DFO?
CK53 DFO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.