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EA53 HDZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 105,893 miles on the clock, averaging 7,019 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 HDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,893
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,019

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,893 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,789
Average per year7,019
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 HDZ 40k57k73k90k106k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,893 miles
Since last MOT+9,789 miles
PASS
Mileage96,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,104 miles
Since last MOT+10,843 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage76,920 miles
Since last MOT+12,274 miles
PASS
Mileage64,646 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage59,490 miles
Since last MOT+8,495 miles
PASS
Mileage50,995 miles
Since last MOT+1,767 miles
PASS
Mileage49,228 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,883 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
PASS
Mileage40,463 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 HDZ

What car is EA53 HDZ?

EA53 HDZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 HDZ?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 HDZ was 105,893 miles, recorded on 27 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 HDZ passed its MOT?

EA53 HDZ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2016.

Is EA53 HDZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 HDZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EA53 HDZ?

EA53 HDZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.