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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 161,698 miles on the clock, averaging 5,518 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for ET53 MVD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 161,698 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 293 |
| Average per year | 5,518 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 MVD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 MVD
What car is ET53 MVD?
ET53 MVD is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 MVD?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 MVD was 161,698 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 MVD passed its MOT?
ET53 MVD has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Nov 2020.
Is ET53 MVD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 MVD 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 MVD?
ET53 MVD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.