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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 179,668 miles on the clock, averaging 12,509 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 LHG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 179,668 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,078 |
| Average per year | 12,509 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GD53 LHG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 LHG
What car is GD53 LHG?
GD53 LHG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.
What is the mileage of GD53 LHG?
The last recorded mileage for GD53 LHG was 179,668 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GD53 LHG passed its MOT?
GD53 LHG has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2019.
Is GD53 LHG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD53 LHG 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 LHG?
GD53 LHG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.