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FJ53 GTY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 46,674 miles on the clock, averaging 1,558 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 GTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,674
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,558

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,674 miles
Reading date
Miles last year406
Average per year1,558
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 GTY 17k25k32k39k47k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,674 miles
Since last MOT+406 miles
PASS
Mileage46,268 miles
Since last MOT+396 miles
PASS
Mileage45,872 miles
Since last MOT+984 miles
PASS
Mileage44,888 miles
Since last MOT+974 miles
PASS
Mileage43,914 miles
Since last MOT+612 miles
PASS
Mileage43,302 miles
Since last MOT+995 miles
PASS
Mileage42,307 miles
Since last MOT+1,282 miles
PASS
Mileage41,025 miles
Since last MOT+1,263 miles
PASS
Mileage39,762 miles
Since last MOT+1,388 miles
PASS
Mileage38,374 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
PASS
Mileage36,873 miles
Since last MOT+1,232 miles
PASS
Mileage35,641 miles
Since last MOT+1,273 miles
PASS
Mileage34,368 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,364 miles
Since last MOT+1,489 miles
PASS
Mileage32,875 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage30,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,697 miles
PASS
Mileage28,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage23,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage17,336 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
PASS
Mileage17,211 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 GTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 GTY

What car is FJ53 GTY?

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

What is the mileage of FJ53 GTY?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 GTY was 46,674 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 GTY passed its MOT?

FJ53 GTY has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.

Is FJ53 GTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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