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FG53 CKF

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 174,917 miles on the clock, averaging 7,864 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 FG53 CKF

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,917
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,864

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading174,917 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,425
Average per year7,864
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG53 CKF 33k69k104k140k175k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage174,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage169,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,985 miles
PASS
Mileage164,507 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,321 miles
Since last MOT+7,786 miles
PASS
Mileage156,535 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage150,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,205 miles
Since last MOT+6,042 miles
PASS
Mileage144,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,163 miles
Since last MOT+6,693 miles
PASS
Mileage137,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,344 miles
PASS
Mileage130,126 miles
Since last MOT+6,591 miles
PASS
Mileage123,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,535 miles
Since last MOT+928 miles
PASS
Mileage122,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
PASS
Mileage117,217 miles
Since last MOT+10,100 miles
PASS
Mileage107,117 miles
Since last MOT+10,373 miles
PASS
Mileage96,744 miles
Since last MOT+9,309 miles
PASS
Mileage87,435 miles
Since last MOT+10,597 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,838 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage67,473 miles
Since last MOT+10,084 miles
PASS
Mileage57,389 miles
Since last MOT+10,723 miles
PASS
Mileage46,666 miles
Since last MOT+13,255 miles
PASS
Mileage33,411 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 CKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FG53 CKF

What car is FG53 CKF?

FG53 CKF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FG53 CKF?

The last recorded mileage for FG53 CKF was 174,917 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG53 CKF passed its MOT?

FG53 CKF has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 24 Sep 2024.

Is FG53 CKF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG53 CKF 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 FG53 CKF?

FG53 CKF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.