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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 96,359 miles on the clock, averaging 7,236 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 LWE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 96,359 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,236 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FD53 LWE |
| 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 LWE
What car is FD53 LWE?
FD53 LWE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FD53 LWE?
The last recorded mileage for FD53 LWE was 96,359 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD53 LWE passed its MOT?
FD53 LWE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2017.
Is FD53 LWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 LWE 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 LWE?
FD53 LWE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.