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EO53 WLF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 1595cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 84,592 miles on the clock, averaging 3,071 miles per year, well 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 WLF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
84,592
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,071

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,592 miles
Reading date
Miles last year257
Average per year3,071
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 WLF 25k40k55k70k85k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,592 miles
Since last MOT+257 miles
PASS
Mileage84,335 miles
Since last MOT+347 miles
PASS
Mileage83,988 miles
Since last MOT+1,753 miles
PASS
Mileage82,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,570 miles
PASS
Mileage77,665 miles
Since last MOT+3,494 miles
PASS
Mileage74,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,171 miles
Since last MOT+1,452 miles
PASS
Mileage72,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage69,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage66,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,287 miles
PASS
Mileage63,247 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage60,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,338 miles
PASS
Mileage57,510 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
PASS
Mileage57,465 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
PASS
Mileage57,299 miles
Since last MOT+830 miles
PASS
Mileage56,469 miles
Since last MOT+5,643 miles
PASS
Mileage50,826 miles
Since last MOT+6,273 miles
PASS
Mileage44,553 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage38,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,221 miles
PASS
Mileage32,288 miles
Since last MOT+7,510 miles
PASS
Mileage24,778 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 WLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 WLF

What car is EO53 WLF?

EO53 WLF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 WLF?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 WLF was 84,592 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 WLF passed its MOT?

EO53 WLF has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2026.

Is EO53 WLF ULEZ compliant?

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

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