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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 159,859 miles on the clock, averaging 7,253 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for DU53 LFV
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
Below average| Latest reading | 159,859 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 7,253 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DU53 LFV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DU53 LFV
What car is DU53 LFV?
DU53 LFV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DU53 LFV?
The last recorded mileage for DU53 LFV was 159,859 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DU53 LFV passed its MOT?
DU53 LFV has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2026.
Is DU53 LFV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU53 LFV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DU53 LFV?
DU53 LFV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.