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 1595cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 123,126 miles on the clock, averaging 4,321 miles per year, well 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 DS53 GUE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 123,126 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 4,321 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DS53 GUE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| 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 GUE
What car is DS53 GUE?
DS53 GUE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2004.
What is the mileage of DS53 GUE?
The last recorded mileage for DS53 GUE was 123,126 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DS53 GUE passed its MOT?
DS53 GUE has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.
Is DS53 GUE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS53 GUE 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 GUE?
DS53 GUE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.