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FE53 LVX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 152,037 miles on the clock, averaging 8,377 miles per year, around 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 FE53 LVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,037
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,377

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,037 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,377
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE53 LVX 37k66k94k123k152k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,037 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,495 miles
PASS
Mileage148,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,541 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
PASS
Mileage144,150 miles
Since last MOT+1,402 miles
PASS
Mileage142,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage137,885 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,849 miles
Since last MOT+7,947 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,902 miles
Since last MOT+9,420 miles
PASS
Mileage120,482 miles
Since last MOT+10,181 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,301 miles
Since last MOT+17,880 miles
PASS
Mileage92,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,421 miles
Since last MOT+9,383 miles
PASS
Mileage83,038 miles
Since last MOT+15,165 miles
PASS
Mileage67,873 miles
Since last MOT+11,762 miles
PASS
Mileage56,111 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage48,754 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,749 miles
Since last MOT+11,825 miles
PASS
Mileage36,924 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 LVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FE53 LVX

What car is FE53 LVX?

FE53 LVX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FE53 LVX?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 LVX was 152,037 miles, recorded on 28 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 LVX passed its MOT?

FE53 LVX has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2020.

Is FE53 LVX ULEZ compliant?

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

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