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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 209,079 miles on the clock, averaging 8,438 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 EO53 KBJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 209,079 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,765 |
| Average per year | 8,438 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | EO53 KBJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EO53 KBJ
What car is EO53 KBJ?
EO53 KBJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EO53 KBJ?
The last recorded mileage for EO53 KBJ was 209,079 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO53 KBJ passed its MOT?
EO53 KBJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2021.
Is EO53 KBJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 KBJ 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 KBJ?
EO53 KBJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.