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EO53 YRX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 154,765 miles on the clock, averaging 9,171 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 YRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,171

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year281
Average per year9,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 YRX 22k55k88k122k155k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,765 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
Mileage148,178 miles
Since last MOT+9,113 miles
PASS
Mileage139,065 miles
Since last MOT+6,568 miles
PASS
Mileage132,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,497 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage128,060 miles
Since last MOT+6,935 miles
PASS
Mileage121,125 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage114,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,328 miles
Since last MOT+9,991 miles
PASS
Mileage104,337 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,234 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage96,749 miles
Since last MOT+12,255 miles
PASS
Mileage84,494 miles
Since last MOT+13,798 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,696 miles
Since last MOT+17,237 miles
PASS
Mileage53,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,459 miles
Since last MOT+20,458 miles
PASS
Mileage33,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,001 miles
Since last MOT+11,154 miles
PASS
Mileage21,847 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 YRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 YRX

What car is EO53 YRX?

EO53 YRX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 YRX?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 YRX was 154,765 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 YRX passed its MOT?

EO53 YRX has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2021.

Is EO53 YRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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