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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 179,244 miles on the clock, averaging 13,876 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 DX53 FME
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 179,244 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,131 |
| Average per year | 13,876 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | DX53 FME |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DX53 FME
What car is DX53 FME?
DX53 FME is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DX53 FME?
The last recorded mileage for DX53 FME was 179,244 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DX53 FME passed its MOT?
DX53 FME has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2015.
Is DX53 FME ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX53 FME 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 DX53 FME?
DX53 FME is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.