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FD53 PZA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 183,244 miles on the clock, averaging 8,202 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 PZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,202

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading183,244 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,202
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FD53 PZA 68k96k125k154k183k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,244 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,241 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage178,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,913 miles
PASS
Mileage171,111 miles
Since last MOT+7,598 miles
PASS
Mileage163,513 miles
Since last MOT+8,008 miles
PASS
Mileage155,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,505 miles
Since last MOT+8,033 miles
PASS
Mileage147,472 miles
Since last MOT+9,101 miles
PASS
Mileage138,371 miles
Since last MOT+8,293 miles
PASS
Mileage130,078 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,076 miles
Since last MOT+9,316 miles
PASS
Mileage120,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage111,972 miles
Since last MOT+8,463 miles
PASS
Mileage103,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,808 miles
PASS
Mileage94,701 miles
Since last MOT+8,894 miles
PASS
Mileage85,807 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,806 miles
Since last MOT+8,886 miles
PASS
Mileage76,920 miles
Since last MOT+9,372 miles
PASS
Mileage67,548 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 PZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 PZA

What car is FD53 PZA?

FD53 PZA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 PZA?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 PZA was 183,244 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 PZA passed its MOT?

FD53 PZA has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2021.

Is FD53 PZA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 PZA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FD53 PZA?

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