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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 173,578 miles on the clock, averaging 10,445 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for ET53 MTX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 173,578 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,554 |
| Average per year | 10,445 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET53 MTX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ET53 MTX
What car is ET53 MTX?
ET53 MTX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 MTX?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 MTX was 173,578 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 MTX passed its MOT?
ET53 MTX has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2017.
Is ET53 MTX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 MTX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ET53 MTX?
ET53 MTX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.