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EO53 YRY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 116,041 miles on the clock, averaging 7,866 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 YRY

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,041
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,866

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,041 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,866
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 YRY 35k55k75k96k116k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,736 miles
PASS
Mileage110,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,305 miles
Since last MOT+6,240 miles
PASS
Mileage104,065 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage98,313 miles
Since last MOT+7,615 miles
PASS
Mileage90,698 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage84,992 miles
Since last MOT+10,305 miles
PASS
Mileage74,687 miles
Since last MOT+16,593 miles
PASS
Mileage58,094 miles
Since last MOT+11,596 miles
PASS
Mileage46,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,772 miles
PASS
Mileage42,726 miles
Since last MOT+8,200 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,526 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EO53 YRY

What car is EO53 YRY?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 YRY?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 YRY was 116,041 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 YRY passed its MOT?

EO53 YRY has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2017.

Is EO53 YRY ULEZ compliant?

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

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