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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 133,280 miles on the clock, averaging 9,506 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for VA53 VVT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 133,280 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,506 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | VA53 VVT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VA — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About VA53 VVT
What car is VA53 VVT?
VA53 VVT is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.
What is the mileage of VA53 VVT?
The last recorded mileage for VA53 VVT was 133,280 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VA53 VVT passed its MOT?
VA53 VVT has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2017.
Is VA53 VVT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 VVT 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 VA53 VVT?
VA53 VVT is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.