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FJ53 OAA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 155,678 miles on the clock, averaging 8,411 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 OAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,678
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,411

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,678 miles
Reading date
Miles last year97
Average per year8,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 OAA 68k90k112k134k156k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,678 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,581 miles
Since last MOT+15,177 miles
PASS
Mileage140,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,404 miles
PASS
Mileage142,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,027 miles
Since last MOT+15,292 miles
PASS
Mileage126,735 miles
Since last MOT+14,456 miles
PASS
Mileage112,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage112,279 miles
Since last MOT+12,472 miles
PASS
Mileage99,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage95,648 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage92,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,541 miles
PASS
Mileage87,573 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage80,534 miles
Since last MOT+12,575 miles
PASS
Mileage67,959 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 OAA

What car is FJ53 OAA?

FJ53 OAA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 OAA?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 OAA was 155,678 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 OAA passed its MOT?

FJ53 OAA has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2017.

Is FJ53 OAA ULEZ compliant?

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

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