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FE53 YTP

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 149,401 miles on the clock, averaging 8,166 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 YTP

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,401
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
8,166

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,401 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,166
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FE53 YTP 33k62k91k120k149k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,401 miles
Since last MOT+7,122 miles
PASS
Mileage142,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,154 miles
PASS
Mileage137,125 miles
Since last MOT+7,098 miles
PASS
Mileage130,027 miles
Since last MOT+5,833 miles
PASS
Mileage124,194 miles
Since last MOT+7,391 miles
PASS
Mileage116,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,803 miles
Since last MOT+6,056 miles
PASS
Mileage110,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,284 miles
PASS
Mileage104,463 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage94,974 miles
Since last MOT+16,090 miles
PASS
Mileage78,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,772 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,112 miles
Since last MOT+11,728 miles
PASS
Mileage63,384 miles
Since last MOT+9,166 miles
PASS
Mileage54,218 miles
Since last MOT+10,710 miles
PASS
Mileage43,508 miles
Since last MOT+10,392 miles
PASS
Mileage33,116 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 YTP
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 YTP

What car is FE53 YTP?

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

What is the mileage of FE53 YTP?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 YTP was 149,401 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 YTP passed its MOT?

FE53 YTP has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2020.

Is FE53 YTP ULEZ compliant?

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

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