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VE53 EXG

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 211,265 miles on the clock, averaging 11,190 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 VE53 EXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,265
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,190

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading211,265 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year11,190
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE53 EXG 49k90k130k171k211k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,265 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,238 miles
Since last MOT+655 miles
PASS
Mileage210,583 miles
Since last MOT+8,677 miles
PASS
Mileage201,906 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,814 miles
Since last MOT+8,202 miles
PASS
Mileage193,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage187,822 miles
Since last MOT+13,634 miles
PASS
Mileage174,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,188 miles
Since last MOT+11,872 miles
PASS
Mileage162,316 miles
Since last MOT+359 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,957 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage154,832 miles
Since last MOT+8,674 miles
PASS
Mileage146,158 miles
Since last MOT+9,757 miles
PASS
Mileage136,401 miles
Since last MOT+10,892 miles
PASS
Mileage125,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,509 miles
Since last MOT+18,800 miles
PASS
Mileage106,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,709 miles
Since last MOT+16,280 miles
PASS
Mileage90,429 miles
Since last MOT+18,090 miles
PASS
Mileage72,339 miles
Since last MOT+23,139 miles
PASS
Mileage49,200 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 EXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VE53 EXG

What car is VE53 EXG?

VE53 EXG is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VE53 EXG?

The last recorded mileage for VE53 EXG was 211,265 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE53 EXG passed its MOT?

VE53 EXG has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2021.

Is VE53 EXG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE53 EXG 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 VE53 EXG?

VE53 EXG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.