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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 111,034 miles on the clock, averaging 9,498 miles per year, above 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 LVX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 111,034 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,498 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FD53 LVX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 LVX
What car is FD53 LVX?
FD53 LVX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FD53 LVX?
The last recorded mileage for FD53 LVX was 111,034 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD53 LVX passed its MOT?
FD53 LVX has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2015.
Is FD53 LVX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 LVX 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 LVX?
FD53 LVX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.