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DC53 FYK

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 77,661 miles on the clock, averaging 3,516 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 DC53 FYK

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,661
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,516

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,661 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,905
Average per year3,516
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC53 FYK 14k30k46k62k78k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,905 miles
PASS
Mileage69,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,756 miles
Since last MOT+1,941 miles
PASS
Mileage67,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,444 miles
PASS
Mileage66,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,371 miles
Since last MOT+2,680 miles
PASS
Mileage63,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,767 miles
PASS
Mileage59,924 miles
Since last MOT+2,779 miles
PASS
Mileage57,145 miles
Since last MOT+2,746 miles
PASS
Mileage54,399 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
PASS
Mileage51,186 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage47,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage43,885 miles
Since last MOT+3,759 miles
PASS
Mileage40,126 miles
Since last MOT+4,683 miles
PASS
Mileage35,443 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,739 miles
PASS
Mileage31,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,022 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage24,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,271 miles
PASS
Mileage20,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,782 miles
Since last MOT+6,312 miles
PASS
Mileage14,470 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DC53 FYK

What car is DC53 FYK?

DC53 FYK is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DC53 FYK?

The last recorded mileage for DC53 FYK was 77,661 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC53 FYK passed its MOT?

DC53 FYK has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2025.

Is DC53 FYK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 FYK 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 FYK?

DC53 FYK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.