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FJ53 OCM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 115,593 miles on the clock, averaging 4,691 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 OCM

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,593
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
4,691

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 reading115,593 miles
Reading date
Miles last year90
Average per year4,691
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FJ53 OCM 28k50k72k94k116k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,593 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage110,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage103,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,749 miles
PASS
Mileage101,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage96,424 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,759 miles
PASS
Mileage92,664 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,561 miles
PASS
Mileage89,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,035 miles
PASS
Mileage85,063 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,312 miles
PASS
Mileage80,745 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage76,933 miles
Since last MOT+3,411 miles
PASS
Mileage73,522 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,517 miles
Since last MOT+3,987 miles
PASS
Mileage69,530 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,527 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
PASS
Mileage65,048 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
PASS
Mileage60,735 miles
Since last MOT+5,948 miles
PASS
Mileage54,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,628 miles
PASS
Mileage49,159 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
PASS
Mileage42,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage38,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,366 miles
PASS
Mileage32,732 miles
Since last MOT+5,205 miles
PASS
Mileage27,527 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,507 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 OCM

What car is FJ53 OCM?

FJ53 OCM is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 OCM?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 OCM was 115,593 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 OCM passed its MOT?

FJ53 OCM has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 11 Jun 2025.

Is FJ53 OCM ULEZ compliant?

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

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