Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
EN53 VUE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 1598cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 10 (68% pass rate). It has 149,562 miles on the clock, averaging 5,356 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 VUE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
149,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
5,356

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,562 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,356
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN53 VUE 47k72k98k124k150k '06'26'17

Check EN53 VUE

Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,562 miles
Since last MOT+12,956 miles
PASS
Mileage136,606 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,430 miles
Since last MOT+19,421 miles
PASS
Mileage117,009 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage106,727 miles
Since last MOT+1,971 miles
PASS
Mileage104,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,756 miles
Since last MOT+706 miles
PASS
Mileage104,050 miles
Since last MOT+1,487 miles
PASS
Mileage102,563 miles
Since last MOT+1,467 miles
PASS
Mileage101,096 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,092 miles
Since last MOT+1,784 miles
PASS
Mileage99,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,308 miles
Since last MOT+1,188 miles
PASS
Mileage98,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,120 miles
Since last MOT+405 miles
PASS
Mileage97,715 miles
Since last MOT+943 miles
PASS
Mileage96,772 miles
Since last MOT+1,299 miles
PASS
Mileage95,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,473 miles
Since last MOT+1,238 miles
PASS
Mileage94,235 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage90,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,954 miles
PASS
Mileage83,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,459 miles
Since last MOT+7,351 miles
PASS
Mileage76,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,108 miles
Since last MOT+8,899 miles
PASS
Mileage67,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage59,396 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage59,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,386 miles
Since last MOT+12,774 miles
PASS
Mileage46,612 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Check DVSA recall data directly

Search specialist VAG forums

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

More EN53 V plates

Browse all EN53 V registrations from Chelmsford.

About EN53 VUE

What car is EN53 VUE?

EN53 VUE is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EN53 VUE?

The last recorded mileage for EN53 VUE was 149,562 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN53 VUE passed its MOT?

EN53 VUE has had 31 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (21 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.

Is EN53 VUE ULEZ compliant?

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

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