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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 57,853 miles on the clock, averaging 5,639 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 EKZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 57,853 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,839 |
| Average per year | 5,639 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC53 EKZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 EKZ
What car is DC53 EKZ?
DC53 EKZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DC53 EKZ?
The last recorded mileage for DC53 EKZ was 57,853 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC53 EKZ passed its MOT?
DC53 EKZ has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2015.
Is DC53 EKZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 EKZ 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 EKZ?
DC53 EKZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.