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FG53 PVE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 103,649 miles on the clock, averaging 4,986 miles per year, well below 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 PVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,649
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,986

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 reading103,649 miles
Reading date
Miles last year69
Average per year4,986
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG53 PVE 18k40k61k82k104k '07'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,649 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,580 miles
Since last MOT+24,628 miles
PASS
Mileage78,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage74,436 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,434 miles
Since last MOT+7,742 miles
PASS
Mileage66,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,520 miles
PASS
Mileage56,172 miles
Since last MOT+965 miles
PASS
Mileage55,207 miles
Since last MOT+1,321 miles
PASS
Mileage53,886 miles
Since last MOT+1,698 miles
PASS
Mileage52,188 miles
Since last MOT+3,104 miles
PASS
Mileage49,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage43,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage40,771 miles
Since last MOT+2,664 miles
PASS
Mileage38,107 miles
Since last MOT+2,833 miles
PASS
Mileage35,274 miles
Since last MOT+3,347 miles
PASS
Mileage31,927 miles
Since last MOT+3,547 miles
PASS
Mileage28,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,611 miles
PASS
Mileage22,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage18,185 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 PVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 PVE

What car is FG53 PVE?

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

What is the mileage of FG53 PVE?

The last recorded mileage for FG53 PVE was 103,649 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG53 PVE passed its MOT?

FG53 PVE has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2024.

Is FG53 PVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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