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EN53 HXW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 120,200 miles on the clock, averaging 4,044 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EN53 HXW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,200
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,044

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading120,200 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,658
Average per year4,044
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN53 HXW 42k62k81k101k120k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage117,542 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,540 miles
Since last MOT+2,732 miles
PASS
Mileage114,808 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,807 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage112,874 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,436 miles
PASS
Mileage110,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,975 miles
PASS
Mileage107,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,320 miles
PASS
Mileage104,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,101 miles
Since last MOT+3,323 miles
PASS
Mileage100,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage97,167 miles
Since last MOT+4,685 miles
PASS
Mileage92,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,244 miles
PASS
Mileage88,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,388 miles
PASS
Mileage83,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,106 miles
PASS
Mileage79,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage76,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,192 miles
Since last MOT+3,720 miles
PASS
Mileage72,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,472 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage68,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage65,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage60,428 miles
Since last MOT+17,958 miles
PASS
Mileage42,470 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EN53 HXW

What car is EN53 HXW?

EN53 HXW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EN53 HXW?

The last recorded mileage for EN53 HXW was 120,200 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN53 HXW passed its MOT?

EN53 HXW has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2025.

Is EN53 HXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 HXW 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 EN53 HXW?

EN53 HXW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.