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 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 84,679 miles on the clock, averaging 8,822 miles per year, around 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 EF53 FLJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 84,679 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,057 |
| Average per year | 8,822 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 FLJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EF53 FLJ
What car is EF53 FLJ?
EF53 FLJ is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EF53 FLJ?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 FLJ was 84,679 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 FLJ passed its MOT?
EF53 FLJ has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2012.
Is EF53 FLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 FLJ 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 EF53 FLJ?
EF53 FLJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.