Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 123,859 miles on the clock, averaging 8,606 miles per year, around 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 EN53 FXJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 123,859 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,525 |
| Average per year | 8,606 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EN53 FXJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EN — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EN53 FXJ
What car is EN53 FXJ?
EN53 FXJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EN53 FXJ?
The last recorded mileage for EN53 FXJ was 123,859 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EN53 FXJ passed its MOT?
EN53 FXJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2019.
Is EN53 FXJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 FXJ 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 EN53 FXJ?
EN53 FXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.