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DF53 WPR

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 102,876 miles on the clock, averaging 6,934 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for DF53 WPR

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,876
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,934

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,876 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,297
Average per year6,934
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF53 WPR 24k44k63k83k103k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
PASS
Mileage96,579 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,577 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,494 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage92,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,806 miles
Since last MOT+7,952 miles
PASS
Mileage84,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,404 miles
PASS
Mileage79,450 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,439 miles
Since last MOT+6,416 miles
PASS
Mileage73,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage68,501 miles
Since last MOT+9,896 miles
PASS
Mileage58,605 miles
Since last MOT+9,593 miles
PASS
Mileage49,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
PASS
Mileage40,185 miles
Since last MOT+9,165 miles
PASS
Mileage31,020 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage24,073 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 WPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DF53 WPR

What car is DF53 WPR?

DF53 WPR is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DF53 WPR?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 WPR was 102,876 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 WPR passed its MOT?

DF53 WPR has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2018.

Is DF53 WPR ULEZ compliant?

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

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