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FJ53 OWD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2324cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2324cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2324cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 157,293 miles on the clock, averaging 9,648 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 OWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,293
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,648

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,293 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22
Average per year9,648
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 OWD 41k70k99k128k157k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,293 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,271 miles
Since last MOT+4,259 miles
PASS
Mileage153,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage146,850 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,840 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage139,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,811 miles
PASS
Mileage130,938 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,937 miles
Since last MOT+7,513 miles
PASS
Mileage123,424 miles
Since last MOT+8,826 miles
PASS
Mileage114,598 miles
Since last MOT+9,472 miles
PASS
Mileage105,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,126 miles
Since last MOT+9,825 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,301 miles
Since last MOT+13,167 miles
PASS
Mileage82,134 miles
Since last MOT+12,560 miles
PASS
Mileage69,574 miles
Since last MOT+14,846 miles
PASS
Mileage54,728 miles
Since last MOT+13,736 miles
PASS
Mileage40,992 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2324cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 OWD

What car is FJ53 OWD?

FJ53 OWD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 OWD?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 OWD was 157,293 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 OWD passed its MOT?

FJ53 OWD has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2018.

Is FJ53 OWD ULEZ compliant?

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

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