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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 87,009 miles on the clock, averaging 4,028 miles per year, well 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 EX53 HCE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 87,009 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,944 |
| Average per year | 4,028 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX53 HCE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EX53 HCE
What car is EX53 HCE?
EX53 HCE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EX53 HCE?
The last recorded mileage for EX53 HCE was 87,009 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX53 HCE passed its MOT?
EX53 HCE has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Nov 2021.
Is EX53 HCE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 HCE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EX53 HCE?
EX53 HCE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.