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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 102,224 miles on the clock, averaging 6,920 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SW53 DMF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 102,224 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13 |
| Average per year | 6,920 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 DMF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 DMF
What car is SW53 DMF?
SW53 DMF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.
What is the mileage of SW53 DMF?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 DMF was 102,224 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 DMF passed its MOT?
SW53 DMF has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2019.
Is SW53 DMF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 DMF 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 SW53 DMF?
SW53 DMF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.