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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 84,618 miles on the clock, averaging 6,215 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 FGD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 84,618 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,215 |
| 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 | DE53 FGD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 FGD
What car is DE53 FGD?
DE53 FGD is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 FGD?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 FGD was 84,618 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 FGD passed its MOT?
DE53 FGD has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2018.
Is DE53 FGD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 FGD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DE53 FGD?
DE53 FGD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.