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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1781cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 169,528 miles on the clock, averaging 6,902 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 UCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 169,528 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,979 |
| Average per year | 6,902 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FJ53 UCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FJ53 UCU
What car is FJ53 UCU?
FJ53 UCU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FJ53 UCU?
The last recorded mileage for FJ53 UCU was 169,528 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FJ53 UCU passed its MOT?
FJ53 UCU has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2025.
Is FJ53 UCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 UCU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, 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 UCU?
FJ53 UCU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.