Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 96,081 miles on the clock, averaging 8,210 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for EF53 KRX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 96,081 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,502 |
| Average per year | 8,210 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 KRX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EF53 KRX
What car is EF53 KRX?
EF53 KRX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 KRX?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 KRX was 96,081 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 KRX passed its MOT?
EF53 KRX has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2016.
Is EF53 KRX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 KRX 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 EF53 KRX?
EF53 KRX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.