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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 182,910 miles on the clock, averaging 12,573 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for ST53 VWV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 182,910 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,573 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ST53 VWV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ST — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ST53 VWV
What car is ST53 VWV?
ST53 VWV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.
What is the mileage of ST53 VWV?
The last recorded mileage for ST53 VWV was 182,910 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ST53 VWV passed its MOT?
ST53 VWV has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2019.
Is ST53 VWV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 VWV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ST53 VWV?
ST53 VWV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.