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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 67,712 miles on the clock, averaging 3,391 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 DF53 UVM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 67,712 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,391 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DF53 UVM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DF53 UVM
What car is DF53 UVM?
DF53 UVM is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DF53 UVM?
The last recorded mileage for DF53 UVM was 67,712 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DF53 UVM passed its MOT?
DF53 UVM has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2017.
Is DF53 UVM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 UVM 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 DF53 UVM?
DF53 UVM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.