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EY53 PNZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 108,801 miles on the clock, averaging 10,482 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EY53 PNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,801
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,482

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading108,801 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,887
Average per year10,482
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EY53 PNZ 24k45k66k87k109k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,801 miles
Since last MOT+12,887 miles
PASS
Mileage95,914 miles
Since last MOT+481 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,433 miles
Since last MOT+12,034 miles
PASS
Mileage83,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,399 miles
Since last MOT+10,264 miles
PASS
Mileage73,135 miles
Since last MOT+12,605 miles
PASS
Mileage60,530 miles
Since last MOT+10,108 miles
PASS
Mileage50,422 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage42,151 miles
Since last MOT+7,299 miles
PASS
Mileage34,852 miles
Since last MOT+11,317 miles
PASS
Mileage23,535 miles

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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

RegistrationEY53 PNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EY53 PNZ

What car is EY53 PNZ?

EY53 PNZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EY53 PNZ?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 PNZ was 108,801 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 PNZ passed its MOT?

EY53 PNZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2014.

Is EY53 PNZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY53 PNZ 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 PNZ?

EY53 PNZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.