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FG53 PXN

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 144,805 miles on the clock, averaging 9,780 miles per year, above 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 PXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,805
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,780

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,805 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,780
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG53 PXN 24k54k85k115k145k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,805 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,803 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage140,776 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,772 miles
Since last MOT+6,993 miles
PASS
Mileage133,779 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,773 miles
Since last MOT+8,413 miles
PASS
Mileage125,360 miles
Since last MOT+11,449 miles
PASS
Mileage113,911 miles
Since last MOT+10,567 miles
PASS
Mileage103,344 miles
Since last MOT+12,593 miles
PASS
Mileage90,751 miles
Since last MOT+12,168 miles
PASS
Mileage78,583 miles
Since last MOT+14,104 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,479 miles
Since last MOT+11,972 miles
PASS
Mileage52,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,010 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,497 miles
Since last MOT+7,904 miles
PASS
Mileage42,593 miles
Since last MOT+13,667 miles
PASS
Mileage28,926 miles
Since last MOT+4,554 miles
PASS
Mileage24,372 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 PXN
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 PXN

What car is FG53 PXN?

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

What is the mileage of FG53 PXN?

The last recorded mileage for FG53 PXN was 144,805 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG53 PXN passed its MOT?

FG53 PXN has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2019.

Is FG53 PXN ULEZ compliant?

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

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