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 Diesel 1896cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 13 (55% pass rate). It has 150,769 miles on the clock, averaging 6,983 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for EY53 PNE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 150,769 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,920 |
| Average per year | 6,983 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EY53 PNE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EY — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EY53 PNE
What car is EY53 PNE?
EY53 PNE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EY53 PNE?
The last recorded mileage for EY53 PNE was 150,769 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EY53 PNE passed its MOT?
EY53 PNE has had 29 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (16 passes, 13 failures). It last was tested on 3 Aug 2022.
Is EY53 PNE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY53 PNE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EY53 PNE?
EY53 PNE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.