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 1781cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 148,647 miles on the clock, averaging 7,188 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for FG53 CTY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 148,647 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 7,188 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FG53 CTY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FG53 CTY
What car is FG53 CTY?
FG53 CTY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FG53 CTY?
The last recorded mileage for FG53 CTY was 148,647 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FG53 CTY passed its MOT?
FG53 CTY has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2024.
Is FG53 CTY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG53 CTY 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 CTY?
FG53 CTY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.