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FJ53 OGT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 152,244 miles on the clock, averaging 8,487 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 OGT

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,487

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,244 miles
Reading date
Miles last year112
Average per year8,487
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 OGT 48k74k100k126k152k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,244 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,132 miles
Since last MOT+10,590 miles
PASS
Mileage141,542 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,531 miles
Since last MOT+10,916 miles
PASS
Mileage130,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,615 miles
Since last MOT+10,994 miles
PASS
Mileage119,621 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,602 miles
Since last MOT+8,968 miles
PASS
Mileage110,634 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,618 miles
Since last MOT+10,394 miles
PASS
Mileage100,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,224 miles
Since last MOT+10,967 miles
PASS
Mileage89,257 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,771 miles
Since last MOT+24,892 miles
PASS
Mileage72,879 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage66,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,836 miles
Since last MOT+8,323 miles
PASS
Mileage58,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,513 miles
Since last MOT+10,530 miles
PASS
Mileage47,983 miles

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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 OGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 OGT

What car is FJ53 OGT?

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

What is the mileage of FJ53 OGT?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 OGT was 152,244 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 OGT passed its MOT?

FJ53 OGT has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2019.

Is FJ53 OGT ULEZ compliant?

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

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