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FE53 PKN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 164,169 miles on the clock, averaging 6,987 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FE53 PKN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
164,169
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,987

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading164,169 miles
Reading date
Miles last year97
Average per year6,987
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE53 PKN 31k64k97k131k164k '06'26'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,169 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,072 miles
Since last MOT+17,714 miles
PASS
Mileage146,358 miles
Since last MOT+11,524 miles
PASS
Mileage134,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,834 miles
Since last MOT+11,574 miles
PASS
Mileage123,260 miles
Since last MOT+3,790 miles
PASS
Mileage119,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,698 miles
PASS
Mileage112,772 miles
Since last MOT+10,678 miles
PASS
Mileage102,094 miles
Since last MOT+8,208 miles
PASS
Mileage93,886 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,885 miles
Since last MOT+13,297 miles
PASS
Mileage80,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage73,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,563 miles
PASS
Mileage68,202 miles
Since last MOT+7,650 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,552 miles
Since last MOT+22,755 miles
PASS
Mileage37,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage34,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
Mileage30,736 miles

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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 PKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 PKN

What car is FE53 PKN?

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

What is the mileage of FE53 PKN?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 PKN was 164,169 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 PKN passed its MOT?

FE53 PKN has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2026.

Is FE53 PKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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