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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 173,625 miles on the clock, averaging 9,656 miles per year, above 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 FA03 YZJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 173,625 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,994 |
| Average per year | 9,656 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FA03 YZJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About FA03 YZJ
What car is FA03 YZJ?
FA03 YZJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FA03 YZJ?
The last recorded mileage for FA03 YZJ was 173,625 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FA03 YZJ passed its MOT?
FA03 YZJ has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Oct 2017.
Is FA03 YZJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA03 YZJ 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 FA03 YZJ?
FA03 YZJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.