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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 177,952 miles on the clock, averaging 10,234 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for DC53 FLD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 177,952 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19,652 |
| Average per year | 10,234 |
| 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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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC53 FLD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 FLD
What car is DC53 FLD?
DC53 FLD is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DC53 FLD?
The last recorded mileage for DC53 FLD was 177,952 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC53 FLD passed its MOT?
DC53 FLD has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2020.
Is DC53 FLD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 FLD 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 FLD?
DC53 FLD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.