Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 157,405 miles on the clock, averaging 10,459 miles per year, above 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 WLX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 157,405 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,966 |
| Average per year | 10,459 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EO53 WLX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 WLX
What car is EO53 WLX?
EO53 WLX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EO53 WLX?
The last recorded mileage for EO53 WLX was 157,405 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO53 WLX passed its MOT?
EO53 WLX has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Feb 2017.
Is EO53 WLX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 WLX 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 WLX?
EO53 WLX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.