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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 112,324 miles on the clock, averaging 7,560 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for DC53 EKP
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
About average| Latest reading | 112,324 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,560 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC53 EKP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 EKP
What car is DC53 EKP?
DC53 EKP is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DC53 EKP?
The last recorded mileage for DC53 EKP was 112,324 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC53 EKP passed its MOT?
DC53 EKP has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2017.
Is DC53 EKP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 EKP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DC53 EKP?
DC53 EKP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.