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FJ53 DZE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 1984cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 107,461 miles on the clock, averaging 4,369 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 DZE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,369

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading107,461 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,489
Average per year4,369
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 DZE 25k45k66k87k107k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,461 miles
Since last MOT+1,489 miles
PASS
Mileage105,972 miles
Since last MOT+1,273 miles
PASS
Mileage104,699 miles
Since last MOT+1,864 miles
PASS
Mileage102,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,455 miles
PASS
Mileage100,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,380 miles
Since last MOT+1,201 miles
PASS
Mileage99,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,179 miles
Since last MOT+1,368 miles
PASS
Mileage97,811 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage95,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,556 miles
PASS
Mileage92,676 miles
Since last MOT+1,927 miles
PASS
Mileage90,749 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,395 miles
PASS
Mileage88,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage84,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,138 miles
PASS
Mileage80,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,958 miles
PASS
Mileage75,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage68,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,764 miles
PASS
Mileage60,754 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage51,982 miles
Since last MOT+8,700 miles
PASS
Mileage43,282 miles
Since last MOT+9,033 miles
PASS
Mileage34,249 miles
Since last MOT+9,579 miles
PASS
Mileage24,670 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 DZE

What car is FJ53 DZE?

FJ53 DZE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 DZE?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 DZE was 107,461 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 DZE passed its MOT?

FJ53 DZE has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2025.

Is FJ53 DZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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