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FH53 JNX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 189,673 miles on the clock, averaging 9,586 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 JNX

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,673
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,586

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 reading189,673 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,586
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 JNX 53k87k121k155k190k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,673 miles
Since last MOT+11,047 miles
PASS
Mileage178,626 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage172,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,420 miles
PASS
Mileage162,822 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,817 miles
Since last MOT+11,286 miles
PASS
Mileage151,531 miles
Since last MOT+12,184 miles
PASS
Mileage139,347 miles
Since last MOT+17,237 miles
PASS
Mileage122,110 miles
Since last MOT+19,048 miles
PASS
Mileage103,062 miles
Since last MOT+15,919 miles
PASS
Mileage87,143 miles
Since last MOT+4,552 miles
PASS
Mileage82,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,458 miles
PASS
Mileage77,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,159 miles
PASS
Mileage70,974 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage64,182 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,181 miles
Since last MOT+11,671 miles
PASS
Mileage52,510 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 JNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 JNX

What car is FH53 JNX?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 JNX?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 JNX was 189,673 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 JNX passed its MOT?

FH53 JNX has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2021.

Is FH53 JNX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 JNX 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 JNX?

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