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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 86,697 miles on the clock, averaging 7,337 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for DF53 NFA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 86,697 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,303 |
| Average per year | 7,337 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DF53 NFA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| 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 NFA
What car is DF53 NFA?
DF53 NFA is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DF53 NFA?
The last recorded mileage for DF53 NFA was 86,697 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DF53 NFA passed its MOT?
DF53 NFA has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Dec 2015.
Is DF53 NFA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 NFA 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 NFA?
DF53 NFA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.