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FG53 EOR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3200cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3200cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3200cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 55,422 miles on the clock, averaging 2,879 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for FG53 EOR

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,422
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
2,879

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,422 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,540
Average per year2,879
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG53 EOR 27k34k41k48k55k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,422 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage49,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage44,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,437 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage41,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,299 miles
PASS
Mileage37,468 miles
Since last MOT+7,448 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,020 miles
Since last MOT+2,866 miles
PASS
Mileage27,154 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 EOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FG53 EOR

What car is FG53 EOR?

FG53 EOR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3200cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FG53 EOR?

The last recorded mileage for FG53 EOR was 55,422 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG53 EOR passed its MOT?

FG53 EOR has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2016.

Is FG53 EOR ULEZ compliant?

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

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