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FJ53 OXE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 158,025 miles on the clock, averaging 6,934 miles per year, 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 OXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,025
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,934

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading158,025 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,543
Average per year6,934
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 OXE 32k63k95k126k158k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,025 miles
Since last MOT+6,543 miles
PASS
Mileage151,482 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,289 miles
Since last MOT+5,948 miles
PASS
Mileage145,341 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,335 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage140,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage135,376 miles
Since last MOT+10,717 miles
PASS
Mileage124,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,659 miles
Since last MOT+9,463 miles
PASS
Mileage115,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,196 miles
Since last MOT+8,679 miles
PASS
Mileage106,517 miles
Since last MOT+10,177 miles
PASS
Mileage96,340 miles
Since last MOT+211 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,129 miles
Since last MOT+8,920 miles
PASS
Mileage87,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,946 miles
PASS
Mileage79,263 miles
Since last MOT+4,053 miles
PASS
Mileage75,210 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage72,027 miles
Since last MOT+2,963 miles
PASS
Mileage69,064 miles
Since last MOT+918 miles
PASS
Mileage68,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,765 miles
PASS
Mileage62,381 miles
Since last MOT+18,538 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,843 miles
Since last MOT+12,049 miles
PASS
Mileage31,794 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 OXE

What car is FJ53 OXE?

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

What is the mileage of FJ53 OXE?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 OXE was 158,025 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 OXE passed its MOT?

FJ53 OXE has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2024.

Is FJ53 OXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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