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 1781cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 181,188 miles on the clock, averaging 12,449 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for FD53 SBU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 181,188 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 12,449 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FD53 SBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| 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 SBU
What car is FD53 SBU?
FD53 SBU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FD53 SBU?
The last recorded mileage for FD53 SBU was 181,188 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD53 SBU passed its MOT?
FD53 SBU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2017.
Is FD53 SBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 SBU 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 SBU?
FD53 SBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.