Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 164,216 miles on the clock, averaging 9,579 miles per year, above 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 YOP
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 164,216 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 9,579 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ST53 YOP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 YOP
What car is ST53 YOP?
ST53 YOP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.
What is the mileage of ST53 YOP?
The last recorded mileage for ST53 YOP was 164,216 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ST53 YOP passed its MOT?
ST53 YOP has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2018.
Is ST53 YOP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 YOP 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 YOP?
ST53 YOP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.