Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 141,377 miles on the clock, averaging 6,722 miles per year, below 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 EN53 VBE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 141,377 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,953 |
| Average per year | 6,722 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EN53 VBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EN — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EN53 VBE
What car is EN53 VBE?
EN53 VBE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EN53 VBE?
The last recorded mileage for EN53 VBE was 141,377 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EN53 VBE passed its MOT?
EN53 VBE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 6 Mar 2021.
Is EN53 VBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 VBE 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 VBE?
EN53 VBE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.