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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 167,966 miles on the clock, averaging 7,927 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for DY53 DVF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 167,966 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,613 |
| Average per year | 7,927 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DY53 DVF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DY53 DVF
What car is DY53 DVF?
DY53 DVF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2004.
What is the mileage of DY53 DVF?
The last recorded mileage for DY53 DVF was 167,966 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DY53 DVF passed its MOT?
DY53 DVF has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2019.
Is DY53 DVF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY53 DVF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DY53 DVF?
DY53 DVF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.