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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 120,015 miles on the clock, averaging 5,409 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 AX53 FDM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,015 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,301 |
| Average per year | 5,409 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AX53 FDM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AX — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AX53 FDM
What car is AX53 FDM?
AX53 FDM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AX53 FDM?
The last recorded mileage for AX53 FDM was 120,015 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AX53 FDM passed its MOT?
AX53 FDM has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2026.
Is AX53 FDM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 FDM 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 AX53 FDM?
AX53 FDM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.