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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 146,065 miles on the clock, averaging 10,141 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for ST53 YPA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 146,065 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,135 |
| Average per year | 10,141 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ST53 YPA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 YPA
What car is ST53 YPA?
ST53 YPA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.
What is the mileage of ST53 YPA?
The last recorded mileage for ST53 YPA was 146,065 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ST53 YPA passed its MOT?
ST53 YPA has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 28 Sep 2018.
Is ST53 YPA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 YPA 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 YPA?
ST53 YPA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.