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 191,207 miles on the clock, averaging 12,335 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 FD53 BDE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 191,207 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,775 |
| Average per year | 12,335 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | FD53 BDE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FD53 BDE
What car is FD53 BDE?
FD53 BDE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FD53 BDE?
The last recorded mileage for FD53 BDE was 191,207 miles, recorded on 27 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD53 BDE passed its MOT?
FD53 BDE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2016.
Is FD53 BDE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 BDE 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 FD53 BDE?
FD53 BDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.