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FD53 LPC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 115,826 miles on the clock, averaging 5,046 miles per year, 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 LPC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,826
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,046

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,826 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,545
Average per year5,046
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 LPC 17k41k66k91k116k '06'26'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,826 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage109,281 miles
Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
Mileage99,658 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
PASS
Mileage99,653 miles
Since last MOT+664 miles
PASS
Mileage98,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,392 miles
PASS
Mileage96,597 miles
Since last MOT+5,904 miles
PASS
Mileage90,693 miles
Since last MOT+8,093 miles
PASS
Mileage82,600 miles
Since last MOT+8,702 miles
PASS
Mileage73,898 miles
Since last MOT+8,891 miles
PASS
Mileage65,007 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage58,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,651 miles
Since last MOT+8,729 miles
PASS
Mileage49,922 miles
Since last MOT+13,057 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,865 miles
Since last MOT+12,170 miles
PASS
Mileage24,695 miles
Since last MOT+2,804 miles
PASS
Mileage21,891 miles
Since last MOT+5,240 miles
PASS
Mileage16,651 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 LPC

What car is FD53 LPC?

FD53 LPC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 LPC?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 LPC was 115,826 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 LPC passed its MOT?

FD53 LPC has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2026.

Is FD53 LPC ULEZ compliant?

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

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