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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 231,196 miles on the clock, averaging 10,035 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for EO53 WOA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 231,196 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,309 |
| Average per year | 10,035 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 WOA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 WOA
What car is EO53 WOA?
EO53 WOA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EO53 WOA?
The last recorded mileage for EO53 WOA was 231,196 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO53 WOA passed its MOT?
EO53 WOA has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 11 Sep 2025.
Is EO53 WOA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 WOA 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 WOA?
EO53 WOA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.