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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 68,148 miles on the clock, averaging 4,365 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for ET53 UZP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 68,148 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,365 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET53 UZP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 UZP
What car is ET53 UZP?
ET53 UZP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 UZP?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 UZP was 68,148 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 UZP passed its MOT?
ET53 UZP has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2015.
Is ET53 UZP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 UZP 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 UZP?
ET53 UZP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.