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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 7 (50% pass rate). It has 136,339 miles on the clock, averaging 14,308 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for DS53 BUJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 136,339 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 14,308 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DS53 BUJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DS — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DS53 BUJ
What car is DS53 BUJ?
DS53 BUJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2004.
What is the mileage of DS53 BUJ?
The last recorded mileage for DS53 BUJ was 136,339 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DS53 BUJ passed its MOT?
DS53 BUJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (7 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2014.
Is DS53 BUJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS53 BUJ 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 DS53 BUJ?
DS53 BUJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.