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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 131,787 miles on the clock, averaging 5,408 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for DC53 EKM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,787 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,408 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC53 EKM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DC53 EKM
What car is DC53 EKM?
DC53 EKM is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DC53 EKM?
The last recorded mileage for DC53 EKM was 131,787 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC53 EKM passed its MOT?
DC53 EKM has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2026.
Is DC53 EKM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 EKM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DC53 EKM?
DC53 EKM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.