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 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 91,356 miles on the clock, averaging 6,172 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for ST53 ULJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 91,356 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 41 |
| Average per year | 6,172 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | ST53 ULJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ST — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ST53 ULJ
What car is ST53 ULJ?
ST53 ULJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.
What is the mileage of ST53 ULJ?
The last recorded mileage for ST53 ULJ was 91,356 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ST53 ULJ passed its MOT?
ST53 ULJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2020.
Is ST53 ULJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 ULJ 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 ST53 ULJ?
ST53 ULJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.