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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 52,477 miles on the clock, averaging 2,651 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 ST53 VWL
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 52,477 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,651 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ST53 VWL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ST — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ST53 VWL
What car is ST53 VWL?
ST53 VWL is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.
What is the mileage of ST53 VWL?
The last recorded mileage for ST53 VWL was 52,477 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ST53 VWL passed its MOT?
ST53 VWL has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2024.
Is ST53 VWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 VWL 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 VWL?
ST53 VWL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.