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 1781cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 122,042 miles on the clock, averaging 6,500 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DF53 DVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,042 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -1 |
| Average per year | 6,500 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DF53 DVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DF53 DVL
What car is DF53 DVL?
DF53 DVL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DF53 DVL?
The last recorded mileage for DF53 DVL was 122,042 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DF53 DVL passed its MOT?
DF53 DVL has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2022.
Is DF53 DVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 DVL 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 DF53 DVL?
DF53 DVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.