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ET53 PYV

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 117,322 miles on the clock, averaging 6,058 miles per year, 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 PYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,322
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,058

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,322 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,058
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 PYV 13k39k65k91k117k '07'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,322 miles
Since last MOT+17,123 miles
PASS
Mileage100,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,199 miles
Since last MOT+18,252 miles
PASS
Mileage81,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,947 miles
Since last MOT+17,760 miles
PASS
Mileage64,187 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,115 miles
Since last MOT+56,619 miles
PASS
Mileage63,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,496 miles
Since last MOT+1,618 miles
PASS
Mileage61,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,294 miles
PASS
Mileage57,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage52,310 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage44,986 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,985 miles
Since last MOT+6,773 miles
PASS
Mileage38,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,086 miles
PASS
Mileage33,126 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage30,829 miles
Since last MOT+2,530 miles
PASS
Mileage28,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,913 miles
PASS
Mileage25,386 miles
Since last MOT+2,930 miles
PASS
Mileage22,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,624 miles
PASS
Mileage19,832 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage16,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,962 miles
PASS
Mileage13,464 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 PYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 PYV

What car is ET53 PYV?

ET53 PYV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 PYV?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 PYV was 117,322 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 PYV passed its MOT?

ET53 PYV has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2024.

Is ET53 PYV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 PYV 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 PYV?

ET53 PYV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.