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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 134,412 miles on the clock, averaging 10,811 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for EA53 VTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 134,412 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,194 |
| Average per year | 10,811 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EA53 VTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VTU
What car is EA53 VTU?
EA53 VTU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EA53 VTU?
The last recorded mileage for EA53 VTU was 134,412 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EA53 VTU passed its MOT?
EA53 VTU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2015.
Is EA53 VTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 VTU 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 VTU?
EA53 VTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.