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EY53 PWE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 149,558 miles on the clock, averaging 5,693 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 PWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,558
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,693

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,558 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,574
Average per year5,693
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY53 PWE 58k81k104k127k150k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage143,984 miles
Since last MOT+2,222 miles
PASS
Mileage141,762 miles
Since last MOT+2,495 miles
PASS
Mileage139,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,741 miles
PASS
Mileage133,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,526 miles
Since last MOT+8,470 miles
PASS
Mileage125,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,056 miles
Since last MOT+7,594 miles
PASS
Mileage117,462 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage110,857 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
PASS
Mileage102,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,334 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,660 miles
PASS
Mileage94,736 miles
Since last MOT+13,917 miles
PASS
Mileage80,819 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,761 miles
Since last MOT+6,445 miles
PASS
Mileage83,316 miles
Since last MOT+7,579 miles
PASS
Mileage75,737 miles
Since last MOT+7,803 miles
PASS
Mileage67,934 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage59,924 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage58,369 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EY53 PWE

What car is EY53 PWE?

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

What is the mileage of EY53 PWE?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 PWE was 149,558 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 PWE passed its MOT?

EY53 PWE has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2022.

Is EY53 PWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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