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GD53 FEM

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 119,518 miles on the clock, averaging 7,415 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for GD53 FEM

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,518
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,415

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,518 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,052
Average per year7,415
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GD53 FEM 38k59k79k99k120k '07'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,052 miles
PASS
Mileage110,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,662 miles
PASS
Mileage103,804 miles
Since last MOT+8,883 miles
PASS
Mileage94,921 miles
Since last MOT+6,638 miles
PASS
Mileage88,283 miles
Since last MOT+2,167 miles
PASS
Mileage86,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage81,974 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage79,490 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,135 miles
Since last MOT+12,831 miles
PASS
Mileage59,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,304 miles
Since last MOT+12,795 miles
PASS
Mileage46,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,313 miles
PASS
Mileage38,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,196 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 FEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGD — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GD53 FEM

What car is GD53 FEM?

GD53 FEM is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GD53 FEM?

The last recorded mileage for GD53 FEM was 119,518 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD53 FEM passed its MOT?

GD53 FEM has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2017.

Is GD53 FEM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD53 FEM 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 GD53 FEM?

GD53 FEM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.