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FH53 JKY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 147,113 miles on the clock, averaging 8,588 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 JKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,113
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,588

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,113 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,069
Average per year8,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 JKY 18k50k82k115k147k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,113 miles
Since last MOT+16,069 miles
PASS
Mileage131,044 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,041 miles
Since last MOT+1,566 miles
PASS
Mileage129,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,235 miles
PASS
Mileage123,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,240 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
PASS
Mileage117,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,614 miles
Since last MOT+5,802 miles
PASS
Mileage111,812 miles
Since last MOT+5,660 miles
PASS
Mileage106,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,022 miles
PASS
Mileage101,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,052 miles
PASS
Mileage96,078 miles
Since last MOT+8,175 miles
PASS
Mileage87,903 miles
Since last MOT+12,471 miles
PASS
Mileage75,432 miles
Since last MOT+8,719 miles
PASS
Mileage66,713 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage61,488 miles
Since last MOT+10,464 miles
PASS
Mileage51,024 miles
Since last MOT+33,247 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,777 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 JKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 JKY

What car is FH53 JKY?

FH53 JKY is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 JKY?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 JKY was 147,113 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 JKY passed its MOT?

FH53 JKY has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2022.

Is FH53 JKY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 JKY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FH53 JKY?

FH53 JKY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.