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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 99,157 miles on the clock, averaging 6,543 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 EO53 VLF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 99,157 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,543 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EO53 VLF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EO53 VLF
What car is EO53 VLF?
EO53 VLF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EO53 VLF?
The last recorded mileage for EO53 VLF was 99,157 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO53 VLF passed its MOT?
EO53 VLF has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2018.
Is EO53 VLF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 VLF 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 EO53 VLF?
EO53 VLF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.