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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 202,679 miles on the clock, averaging 12,412 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for EN53 AVE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 202,679 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,412 |
| Average per year | 12,412 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EN53 AVE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EN — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EN53 AVE
What car is EN53 AVE?
EN53 AVE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EN53 AVE?
The last recorded mileage for EN53 AVE was 202,679 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EN53 AVE passed its MOT?
EN53 AVE has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Feb 2019.
Is EN53 AVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 AVE 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 EN53 AVE?
EN53 AVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.