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 Petrol 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 175,806 miles on the clock, averaging 7,789 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for EO53 VNL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 175,806 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,789 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EO53 VNL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EO53 VNL
What car is EO53 VNL?
EO53 VNL is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EO53 VNL?
The last recorded mileage for EO53 VNL was 175,806 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO53 VNL passed its MOT?
EO53 VNL has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2023.
Is EO53 VNL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 VNL 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 VNL?
EO53 VNL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.