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EO53 YHK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 148,021 miles on the clock, averaging 8,561 miles per year, around 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 YHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,561

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,021 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,561
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 YHK 19k51k84k116k148k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,021 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,020 miles
Since last MOT+16,010 miles
PASS
Mileage132,010 miles
Since last MOT+20,664 miles
PASS
Mileage111,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,346 miles
Since last MOT+12,462 miles
PASS
Mileage98,884 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,881 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage92,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,711 miles
Since last MOT+9,344 miles
PASS
Mileage83,367 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage78,994 miles
Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage73,456 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
PASS
Mileage68,229 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage62,818 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage55,350 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage47,295 miles
Since last MOT+8,357 miles
PASS
Mileage38,938 miles
Since last MOT+32,404 miles
PASS
Mileage6,534 miles
PASS
Mileage23,132 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage19,051 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 YHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 YHK

What car is EO53 YHK?

EO53 YHK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 YHK?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 YHK was 148,021 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 YHK passed its MOT?

EO53 YHK has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2021.

Is EO53 YHK ULEZ compliant?

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

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