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DC53 KLJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 118,696 miles on the clock, averaging 5,254 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for DC53 KLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,696
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,254

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,696 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,047
Average per year5,254
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC53 KLJ 26k49k72k95k119k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage114,649 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage109,802 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,801 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
PASS
Mileage109,502 miles
Since last MOT+2,235 miles
PASS
Mileage107,267 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage103,230 miles
Since last MOT+4,462 miles
PASS
Mileage98,768 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage93,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,523 miles
PASS
Mileage88,035 miles
Since last MOT+9,175 miles
PASS
Mileage78,860 miles
Since last MOT+7,476 miles
PASS
Mileage71,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,893 miles
PASS
Mileage63,491 miles
Since last MOT+7,375 miles
PASS
Mileage56,116 miles
Since last MOT+8,324 miles
PASS
Mileage47,792 miles
Since last MOT+6,810 miles
PASS
Mileage40,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage33,789 miles
Since last MOT+8,097 miles
PASS
Mileage25,692 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 KLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DC53 KLJ

What car is DC53 KLJ?

DC53 KLJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DC53 KLJ?

The last recorded mileage for DC53 KLJ was 118,696 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC53 KLJ passed its MOT?

DC53 KLJ has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2024.

Is DC53 KLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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