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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 167,261 miles on the clock, averaging 8,702 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 FE53 FPL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 167,261 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 31 |
| Average per year | 8,702 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FE53 FPL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FE53 FPL
What car is FE53 FPL?
FE53 FPL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FE53 FPL?
The last recorded mileage for FE53 FPL was 167,261 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FE53 FPL passed its MOT?
FE53 FPL has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 14 Sep 2022.
Is FE53 FPL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE53 FPL 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 FE53 FPL?
FE53 FPL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.