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 Diesel 1896cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 126,877 miles on the clock, averaging 4,932 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for FE53 YTW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 126,877 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,932 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FE53 YTW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 YTW
What car is FE53 YTW?
FE53 YTW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FE53 YTW?
The last recorded mileage for FE53 YTW was 126,877 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FE53 YTW passed its MOT?
FE53 YTW has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2025.
Is FE53 YTW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE53 YTW 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 YTW?
FE53 YTW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.