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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 33,821 miles on the clock, averaging 691 miles per year, well below 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 GD53 LFM
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 33,821 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 47 |
| Average per year | 691 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GD53 LFM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 LFM
What car is GD53 LFM?
GD53 LFM is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.
What is the mileage of GD53 LFM?
The last recorded mileage for GD53 LFM was 33,821 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GD53 LFM passed its MOT?
GD53 LFM has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Oct 2021.
Is GD53 LFM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD53 LFM 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 LFM?
GD53 LFM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.