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EO53 HLM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 232,304 miles on the clock, averaging 9,896 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 HLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
232,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,896

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading232,304 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,896
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 HLM 64k106k148k190k232k '06'23'15

Check EO53 HLM

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage232,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage232,304 miles
Since last MOT+8,886 miles
PASS
Mileage223,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,141 miles
PASS
Mileage218,277 miles
Since last MOT+8,445 miles
PASS
Mileage209,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,832 miles
Since last MOT+13,706 miles
PASS
Mileage196,126 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,122 miles
Since last MOT+20,962 miles
PASS
Mileage175,160 miles
Since last MOT+10,914 miles
PASS
Mileage164,246 miles
Since last MOT+16,646 miles
PASS
Mileage147,600 miles
Since last MOT+11,336 miles
PASS
Mileage136,264 miles
Since last MOT+8,794 miles
PASS
Mileage127,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage120,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,482 miles
Since last MOT+7,313 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,169 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage106,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage100,763 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage97,553 miles
Since last MOT+2,432 miles
PASS
Mileage95,121 miles
Since last MOT+9,864 miles
PASS
Mileage85,257 miles
Since last MOT+21,256 miles
PASS
Mileage64,001 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 HLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 HLM

What car is EO53 HLM?

EO53 HLM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 HLM?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 HLM was 232,304 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 HLM passed its MOT?

EO53 HLM has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2023.

Is EO53 HLM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 HLM 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 EO53 HLM?

EO53 HLM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.