The road tax status for DS53 GPO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for DS53 GPO?

The MOT for DS53 GPO is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 February 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of DS53 GPO?

The recorded mileage for DS53 GPO is 104,679 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DS53 GPO ULEZ compliant?

No, DS53 GPO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · DS53 GPO

DS53 GPO

2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/02/2004. Recorded mileage 104,679 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2004 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23/02/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 104,679 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 23/02/2024

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Mileage: 104,679 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2004
Engine: 1598cc

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DS53 GPO Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 01/05/2024
104,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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DS53 GPO Mileage History

27/05/202292,441 mi
22/02/202394,892 mi+2,451 mi
24/02/202394,919 mi+27 mi
01/05/2024104,679 mi+9,760 mi

Average of roughly 6,340 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

DS53 GPO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 16:42

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (DS53 GPO) between May 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by offside front wishbone front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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