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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 12 (63% pass rate). It has 191,094 miles on the clock, averaging 8,567 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for EN53 VBD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 191,094 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 8,567 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 32 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 VBD |
| 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 VBD
What car is EN53 VBD?
EN53 VBD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EN53 VBD?
The last recorded mileage for EN53 VBD was 191,094 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EN53 VBD passed its MOT?
EN53 VBD has had 32 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (20 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2025.
Is EN53 VBD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 VBD 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 VBD?
EN53 VBD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.