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FJ53 RKV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 135,249 miles on the clock, averaging 7,458 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 RKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,249
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,458

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,249 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,672
Average per year7,458
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FJ53 RKV 44k67k89k112k135k '07'19'13

Check FJ53 RKV

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,249 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage129,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,691 miles
PASS
Mileage123,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,886 miles
Since last MOT+7,572 miles
PASS
Mileage116,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,314 miles
Since last MOT+5,686 miles
PASS
Mileage110,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
PASS
Mileage104,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,983 miles
PASS
Mileage98,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage92,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,190 miles
Since last MOT+8,413 miles
PASS
Mileage83,777 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,769 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage76,512 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage70,571 miles
Since last MOT+12,717 miles
PASS
Mileage57,854 miles
Since last MOT+14,254 miles
PASS
Mileage43,600 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 RKV
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 RKV

What car is FJ53 RKV?

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

What is the mileage of FJ53 RKV?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 RKV was 135,249 miles, recorded on 17 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 RKV passed its MOT?

FJ53 RKV has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2019.

Is FJ53 RKV ULEZ compliant?

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

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