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 1390cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 138,490 miles on the clock, averaging 10,475 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for GD53 FFN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 138,490 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,611 |
| Average per year | 10,475 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GD53 FFN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GD — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GD53 FFN
What car is GD53 FFN?
GD53 FFN is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.
What is the mileage of GD53 FFN?
The last recorded mileage for GD53 FFN was 138,490 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GD53 FFN passed its MOT?
GD53 FFN has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2016.
Is GD53 FFN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD53 FFN 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 FFN?
GD53 FFN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.