Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 265,494 miles on the clock, averaging 12,385 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 SZF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 265,494 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,385 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FJ53 SZF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FJ53 SZF
What car is FJ53 SZF?
FJ53 SZF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FJ53 SZF?
The last recorded mileage for FJ53 SZF was 265,494 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FJ53 SZF passed its MOT?
FJ53 SZF has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2020.
Is FJ53 SZF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 SZF 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 SZF?
FJ53 SZF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.