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EF53 GRX

2003 Volkswagen Bora · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 177,377 miles on the clock, averaging 10,128 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 GRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,377
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,128

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,377 miles
Reading date
Miles last year46
Average per year10,128
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 GRX 59k89k118k148k177k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,377 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,331 miles
Since last MOT+8,499 miles
PASS
Mileage168,832 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,825 miles
Since last MOT+9,844 miles
PASS
Mileage158,981 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,909 miles
Since last MOT+8,380 miles
PASS
Mileage150,529 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage144,469 miles
Since last MOT+8,491 miles
PASS
Mileage135,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,978 miles
Since last MOT+10,337 miles
PASS
Mileage125,641 miles
Since last MOT+11,844 miles
PASS
Mileage113,797 miles
Since last MOT+9,929 miles
PASS
Mileage103,868 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage99,628 miles
Since last MOT+15,583 miles
PASS
Mileage84,045 miles
Since last MOT+12,324 miles
PASS
Mileage71,721 miles
Since last MOT+12,556 miles
PASS
Mileage59,165 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 GRX

What car is EF53 GRX?

EF53 GRX is an black Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 GRX?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 GRX was 177,377 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 GRX passed its MOT?

EF53 GRX has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2018.

Is EF53 GRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 GRX 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 EF53 GRX?

EF53 GRX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.