Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 130,764 miles on the clock, averaging 9,189 miles per year, above 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 HHY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 130,764 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,189 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET53 HHY |
| 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 HHY
What car is ET53 HHY?
ET53 HHY is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 HHY?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 HHY was 130,764 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 HHY passed its MOT?
ET53 HHY has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2019.
Is ET53 HHY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 HHY 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 HHY?
ET53 HHY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.