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 2 MOT tests on record, passing 1 and failing once (50% pass rate). It has 86,135 miles on the clock, averaging 9,318 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 MTY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 86,135 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,617 |
| Average per year | 9,318 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 2 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 MTY |
| 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 MTY
What car is ET53 MTY?
ET53 MTY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 MTY?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 MTY was 86,135 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2007 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 MTY passed its MOT?
ET53 MTY has had 2 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (1 pass, 1 failure). It last was tested on 23 Nov 2007.
Is ET53 MTY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 MTY 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 MTY?
ET53 MTY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.