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ST53 VWK

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 81,905 miles on the clock, averaging 4,039 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for ST53 VWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,905
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,039

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,905 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,440
Average per year4,039
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 VWK 17k33k49k66k82k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage81,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,440 miles
PASS
Mileage77,465 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,462 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,458 miles
Since last MOT+12,786 miles
PASS
Mileage64,672 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage57,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,930 miles
Since last MOT+5,466 miles
PASS
Mileage52,464 miles
Since last MOT+10,326 miles
PASS
Mileage42,138 miles
Since last MOT+1,733 miles
PASS
Mileage40,405 miles
Since last MOT+1,094 miles
PASS
Mileage39,311 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,805 miles
Since last MOT+1,839 miles
PASS
Mileage35,966 miles
Since last MOT+656 miles
PASS
Mileage35,310 miles
Since last MOT+752 miles
PASS
Mileage34,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,383 miles
PASS
Mileage32,175 miles
Since last MOT+2,093 miles
PASS
Mileage30,082 miles
Since last MOT+3,561 miles
PASS
Mileage26,521 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage22,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,393 miles
PASS
Mileage17,034 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 VWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 VWK

What car is ST53 VWK?

ST53 VWK is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.

What is the mileage of ST53 VWK?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 VWK was 81,905 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 VWK passed its MOT?

ST53 VWK has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 21 Feb 2023.

Is ST53 VWK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 VWK 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 VWK?

ST53 VWK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.