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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 86,573 miles on the clock, averaging 5,602 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for EA53 HDV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 86,573 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,602 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EA53 HDV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EA — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EA53 HDV
What car is EA53 HDV?
EA53 HDV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EA53 HDV?
The last recorded mileage for EA53 HDV was 86,573 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EA53 HDV passed its MOT?
EA53 HDV has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2020.
Is EA53 HDV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 HDV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EA53 HDV?
EA53 HDV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.