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 Petrol 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 130,273 miles on the clock, averaging 7,572 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for ET53 UXU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 130,273 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,804 |
| Average per year | 7,572 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET53 UXU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ET53 UXU
What car is ET53 UXU?
ET53 UXU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 UXU?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 UXU was 130,273 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 UXU passed its MOT?
ET53 UXU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 24 Oct 2019.
Is ET53 UXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 UXU 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 UXU?
ET53 UXU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.