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 2000cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 105,515 miles on the clock, averaging 6,388 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ET53 VAO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,515 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,388 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET53 VAO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ET53 VAO
What car is ET53 VAO?
ET53 VAO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 VAO?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 VAO was 105,515 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 VAO passed its MOT?
ET53 VAO has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2018.
Is ET53 VAO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 VAO 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 VAO?
ET53 VAO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.