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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 114,200 miles on the clock, averaging 9,088 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 LVY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 114,200 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,088 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FD53 LVY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 LVY
What car is FD53 LVY?
FD53 LVY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FD53 LVY?
The last recorded mileage for FD53 LVY was 114,200 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD53 LVY passed its MOT?
FD53 LVY has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2016.
Is FD53 LVY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 LVY 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 LVY?
FD53 LVY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.