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FJ53 CSZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 76,093 miles on the clock, averaging 4,953 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 FJ53 CSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,093
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,953

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,093 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,953
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 CSZ 23k36k50k63k76k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,093 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,090 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage71,923 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
PASS
Mileage66,297 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,105 miles
PASS
Mileage61,169 miles
Since last MOT+3,711 miles
PASS
Mileage57,458 miles
Since last MOT+4,819 miles
PASS
Mileage52,639 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
PASS
Mileage46,726 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage38,397 miles
Since last MOT+7,643 miles
PASS
Mileage30,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,590 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,164 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 CSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 CSZ

What car is FJ53 CSZ?

FJ53 CSZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 CSZ?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 CSZ was 76,093 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 CSZ passed its MOT?

FJ53 CSZ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2017.

Is FJ53 CSZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 CSZ 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 FJ53 CSZ?

FJ53 CSZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.