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FD53 KUH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 223,510 miles on the clock, averaging 7,590 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 KUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
223,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,590

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading223,510 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,508
Average per year7,590
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 KUH 90k123k157k190k224k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage223,510 miles
Since last MOT+3,508 miles
PASS
Mileage220,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage215,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,890 miles
PASS
Mileage211,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,227 miles
Since last MOT+7,795 miles
PASS
Mileage203,432 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,422 miles
Since last MOT+4,430 miles
PASS
Mileage198,992 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,986 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage195,034 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage191,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,079 miles
PASS
Mileage185,048 miles
Since last MOT+6,460 miles
PASS
Mileage178,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,588 miles
Since last MOT+16,059 miles
PASS
Mileage162,529 miles
Since last MOT+17,894 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,635 miles
Since last MOT+18,506 miles
PASS
Mileage126,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,447 miles
PASS
Mileage120,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage116,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,617 miles
Since last MOT+9,417 miles
PASS
Mileage107,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,970 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,230 miles
Since last MOT+13,395 miles
PASS
Mileage89,835 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 KUH

What car is FD53 KUH?

FD53 KUH is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 KUH?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 KUH was 223,510 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 KUH passed its MOT?

FD53 KUH has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2024.

Is FD53 KUH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 KUH 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 KUH?

FD53 KUH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.