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FJ53 SVA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 174,193 miles on the clock, averaging 7,604 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 SVA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
174,193
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
7,604

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading174,193 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,604
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FJ53 SVA 28k65k101k138k174k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,193 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage167,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage161,041 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,936 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage154,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,876 miles
Since last MOT+5,805 miles
PASS
Mileage149,071 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage143,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,354 miles
PASS
Mileage135,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,504 miles
PASS
Mileage129,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,392 miles
Since last MOT+6,363 miles
PASS
Mileage123,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage115,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,828 miles
Since last MOT+8,353 miles
PASS
Mileage107,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,064 miles
PASS
Mileage101,411 miles
Since last MOT+6,284 miles
PASS
Mileage95,127 miles
Since last MOT+8,531 miles
PASS
Mileage86,596 miles
Since last MOT+10,090 miles
PASS
Mileage76,506 miles
Since last MOT+11,265 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,241 miles
Since last MOT+8,002 miles
PASS
Mileage57,239 miles
Since last MOT+9,302 miles
PASS
Mileage47,937 miles
Since last MOT+10,802 miles
PASS
Mileage37,135 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage28,061 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 SVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 SVA

What car is FJ53 SVA?

FJ53 SVA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 SVA?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 SVA was 174,193 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 SVA passed its MOT?

FJ53 SVA has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2025.

Is FJ53 SVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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