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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 134,972 miles on the clock, averaging 6,725 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for FE53 WBY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 134,972 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,169 |
| Average per year | 6,725 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FE53 WBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| 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 WBY
What car is FE53 WBY?
FE53 WBY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FE53 WBY?
The last recorded mileage for FE53 WBY was 134,972 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FE53 WBY passed its MOT?
FE53 WBY has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2023.
Is FE53 WBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE53 WBY 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 WBY?
FE53 WBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.