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DF53 WEJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 120,010 miles on the clock, averaging 10,131 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for DF53 WEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,010
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
10,131

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading120,010 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,131
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 WEJ 66k79k93k106k120k '07'12'10

Check DF53 WEJ

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,010 miles
Since last MOT+16,234 miles
PASS
Mileage103,776 miles
Since last MOT+13,964 miles
PASS
Mileage89,812 miles
Since last MOT+14,103 miles
PASS
Mileage75,709 miles
Since last MOT+4,327 miles
PASS
Mileage71,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
PASS
Mileage65,508 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 WEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DF53 WEJ

What car is DF53 WEJ?

DF53 WEJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DF53 WEJ?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 WEJ was 120,010 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 WEJ passed its MOT?

DF53 WEJ has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Dec 2012.

Is DF53 WEJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 WEJ 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 WEJ?

DF53 WEJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.