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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 71,475 miles on the clock, averaging 1,776 miles per year, well 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 FD53 KVB
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 71,475 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 1,776 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FD53 KVB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 KVB
What car is FD53 KVB?
FD53 KVB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FD53 KVB?
The last recorded mileage for FD53 KVB was 71,475 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD53 KVB passed its MOT?
FD53 KVB has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2024.
Is FD53 KVB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 KVB 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 FD53 KVB?
FD53 KVB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.