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FD53 KVG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 154,971 miles on the clock, averaging 8,378 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 KVG

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,971
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,378

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,971 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,016
Average per year8,378
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 KVG 31k62k93k124k155k '06'21'14

Check FD53 KVG

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,971 miles
Since last MOT+11,016 miles
PASS
Mileage143,955 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,953 miles
Since last MOT+9,807 miles
PASS
Mileage134,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,146 miles
Since last MOT+12,237 miles
PASS
Mileage121,909 miles
Since last MOT+12,064 miles
PASS
Mileage109,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,845 miles
Since last MOT+8,762 miles
PASS
Mileage101,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage94,087 miles
Since last MOT+6,567 miles
PASS
Mileage87,520 miles
Since last MOT+6,167 miles
PASS
Mileage81,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,794 miles
PASS
Mileage75,559 miles
Since last MOT+10,307 miles
PASS
Mileage65,252 miles
Since last MOT+10,253 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,999 miles
Since last MOT+9,860 miles
PASS
Mileage45,139 miles
Since last MOT+14,181 miles
PASS
Mileage30,958 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,952 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 KVG

What car is FD53 KVG?

FD53 KVG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 KVG?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 KVG was 154,971 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 KVG passed its MOT?

FD53 KVG has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2021.

Is FD53 KVG ULEZ compliant?

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

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