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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 74,327 miles on the clock, averaging 2,978 miles per year, well below 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 ET53 GDA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 74,327 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 758 |
| Average per year | 2,978 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET53 GDA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ET53 GDA
What car is ET53 GDA?
ET53 GDA is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 GDA?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 GDA was 74,327 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 GDA passed its MOT?
ET53 GDA has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Jan 2026.
Is ET53 GDA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 GDA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ET53 GDA?
ET53 GDA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.