The road tax status for YD53 UOF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YD53 UOF?

The MOT for YD53 UOF is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of YD53 UOF?

The recorded mileage for YD53 UOF is 129,244 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YD53 UOF ULEZ compliant?

No, YD53 UOF 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

MOT Valid

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · YD53 UOF

YD53 UOF

2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 129,244 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2004 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 03 Sept 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 129,244 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

1390cc

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YD53 UOF Key Findings

34 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
129,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)

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YD53 UOF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 00:24

MOT Analysis

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34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (YD53 UOF) between January 2007 and August 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 56 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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YD53 UOF Mileage History

16/01/200714,442 mi
24/01/200817,566 mi+3,124 mi
28/01/200919,625 mi+2,059 mi
24/09/200921,298 mi+1,673 mi
25/09/201027,238 mi+5,940 mi
25/09/201027,238 mi
29/09/201132,583 mi+5,345 mi
29/09/201233,946 mi+1,363 mi
12/10/201335,719 mi+1,773 mi
14/10/201335,719 mi
11/10/201437,710 mi+1,991 mi
11/10/201433,710 mi-4,000 mi
10/10/201539,307 mi+5,597 mi
10/10/201539,307 mi
15/10/201641,294 mi+1,987 mi
15/10/201641,294 mi
18/07/201742,897 mi+1,603 mi
21/07/201742,897 mi
18/07/201853,046 mi+10,149 mi
19/07/201963,016 mi+9,970 mi
20/07/201963,016 mi
19/01/202168,757 mi+5,741 mi
21/01/202168,757 mi
20/01/202270,968 mi+2,211 mi
27/01/202270,974 mi+6 mi
01/09/202271,892 mi+918 mi
02/09/202271,893 mi+1 mi
31/08/202392,746 mi+20,853 mi
04/09/202392,746 mi
23/08/2024105,130 mi+12,384 mi
05/09/2024105,130 mi
26/08/2025116,103 mi+10,973 mi
29/08/2025116,107 mi+4 mi
24/08/2026129,244 mi+13,137 mi

Average of roughly 5,856 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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