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FE53 FSA

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 97,088 miles on the clock, averaging 9,328 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FE53 FSA

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,088
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
9,328

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading97,088 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,328
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FE53 FSA 78k83k87k92k97k '06'08'08

Check FE53 FSA

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,088 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
PASS
Mileage87,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,631 miles
PASS
Mileage77,858 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

RegistrationFE53 FSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FE53 FSA

What car is FE53 FSA?

FE53 FSA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FE53 FSA?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 FSA was 97,088 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 FSA passed its MOT?

FE53 FSA has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Sep 2008.

Is FE53 FSA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE53 FSA 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 FSA?

FE53 FSA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.