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FD53 KZO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 103,944 miles on the clock, averaging 6,651 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 KZO

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,944
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,651

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,944 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,926
Average per year6,651
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 KZO 25k45k64k84k104k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage103,944 miles
Since last MOT+6,926 miles
PASS
Mileage97,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage92,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
PASS
Mileage85,769 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,508 miles
PASS
Mileage78,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,395 miles
PASS
Mileage75,517 miles
Since last MOT+2,853 miles
PASS
Mileage72,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,664 miles
Since last MOT+3,805 miles
PASS
Mileage68,859 miles
Since last MOT+11,707 miles
PASS
Mileage57,152 miles
Since last MOT+9,681 miles
PASS
Mileage47,471 miles
Since last MOT+10,432 miles
PASS
Mileage37,039 miles
Since last MOT+12,120 miles
PASS
Mileage24,919 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 KZO

What car is FD53 KZO?

FD53 KZO is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 KZO?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 KZO was 103,944 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 KZO passed its MOT?

FD53 KZO has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 5 Nov 2018.

Is FD53 KZO ULEZ compliant?

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

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