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FJ53 DYM

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 191,144 miles on the clock, averaging 7,477 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 FJ53 DYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,144
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,477

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading191,144 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,338
Average per year7,477
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 DYM 61k94k126k159k191k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,144 miles
Since last MOT+6,338 miles
PASS
Mileage184,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,806 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,751 miles
PASS
Mileage200,455 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
PASS
Mileage196,095 miles
Since last MOT+10,014 miles
PASS
Mileage186,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,081 miles
Since last MOT+6,917 miles
PASS
Mileage179,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,164 miles
Since last MOT+9,208 miles
PASS
Mileage169,956 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage162,795 miles
Since last MOT+6,198 miles
PASS
Mileage156,597 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,590 miles
Since last MOT+8,401 miles
PASS
Mileage148,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,189 miles
Since last MOT+11,457 miles
PASS
Mileage136,732 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,724 miles
Since last MOT+18,583 miles
PASS
Mileage118,141 miles
Since last MOT+13,926 miles
PASS
Mileage104,215 miles
Since last MOT+12,273 miles
PASS
Mileage91,942 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,941 miles
Since last MOT+11,959 miles
PASS
Mileage79,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,982 miles
Since last MOT+18,867 miles
PASS
Mileage61,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,115 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

RegistrationFJ53 DYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 DYM

What car is FJ53 DYM?

FJ53 DYM is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 DYM?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 DYM was 191,144 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 DYM passed its MOT?

FJ53 DYM has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2024.

Is FJ53 DYM ULEZ compliant?

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

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