Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 145,211 miles on the clock, averaging 6,287 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 VBY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 145,211 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,428 |
| Average per year | 6,287 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET53 VBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ET53 VBY
What car is ET53 VBY?
ET53 VBY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 VBY?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 VBY was 145,211 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 VBY passed its MOT?
ET53 VBY has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2026.
Is ET53 VBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 VBY 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 VBY?
ET53 VBY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.