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WD53 DJE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 98,811 miles on the clock, averaging 6,066 miles per year, below 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 WD53 DJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,811
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,066

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,811 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,066
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WD53 DJE 23k42k61k80k99k '07'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,811 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage93,488 miles
Since last MOT+8,012 miles
PASS
Mileage85,476 miles
Since last MOT+8,043 miles
PASS
Mileage77,433 miles
Since last MOT+6,580 miles
PASS
Mileage70,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,099 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,754 miles
Since last MOT+6,510 miles
PASS
Mileage57,244 miles
Since last MOT+15,521 miles
PASS
Mileage41,723 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage33,452 miles
Since last MOT+10,204 miles
PASS
Mileage23,248 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 DJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWD — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WD53 DJE

What car is WD53 DJE?

WD53 DJE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WD53 DJE?

The last recorded mileage for WD53 DJE was 98,811 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WD53 DJE passed its MOT?

WD53 DJE has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2019.

Is WD53 DJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WD53 DJE 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 WD53 DJE?

WD53 DJE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.