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EN53 VBX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 144,258 miles on the clock, averaging 5,728 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EN53 VBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,728

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,258 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,942
Average per year5,728
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN53 VBX 42k67k93k119k144k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,258 miles
Since last MOT+1,942 miles
PASS
Mileage142,316 miles
Since last MOT+4,111 miles
PASS
Mileage138,205 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,192 miles
Since last MOT+13,823 miles
PASS
Mileage124,369 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,361 miles
Since last MOT+13,454 miles
PASS
Mileage110,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,907 miles
Since last MOT+6,427 miles
PASS
Mileage104,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,480 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,456 miles
Since last MOT+16,619 miles
PASS
Mileage87,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,837 miles
Since last MOT+21,103 miles
PASS
Mileage66,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,734 miles
Since last MOT+3,644 miles
PASS
Mileage63,090 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,020 miles
Since last MOT+2,991 miles
PASS
Mileage60,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,685 miles
PASS
Mileage57,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage54,765 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage52,178 miles
Since last MOT+2,319 miles
PASS
Mileage49,859 miles
Since last MOT+1,951 miles
PASS
Mileage47,908 miles
Since last MOT+1,766 miles
PASS
Mileage46,142 miles
Since last MOT+987 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,541 miles
PASS
Mileage41,614 miles

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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

RegistrationEN53 VBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EN53 VBX

What car is EN53 VBX?

EN53 VBX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EN53 VBX?

The last recorded mileage for EN53 VBX was 144,258 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN53 VBX passed its MOT?

EN53 VBX has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2024.

Is EN53 VBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 VBX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, 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 VBX?

EN53 VBX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.