Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 164,754 miles on the clock, averaging 5,674 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 EF53 FSV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 164,754 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,498 |
| Average per year | 5,674 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 FSV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EF53 FSV
What car is EF53 FSV?
EF53 FSV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 FSV?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 FSV was 164,754 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 FSV passed its MOT?
EF53 FSV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2023.
Is EF53 FSV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 FSV 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 EF53 FSV?
EF53 FSV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.