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FJ53 UDH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 110,235 miles on the clock, averaging 4,859 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 UDH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
110,235
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,859

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

Low mileage
Latest reading110,235 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,768
Average per year4,859
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 UDH 14k38k62k86k110k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,235 miles
Since last MOT+3,768 miles
PASS
Mileage106,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,467 miles
Since last MOT+12,042 miles
PASS
Mileage94,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage91,070 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,069 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
PASS
Mileage91,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage85,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,546 miles
Since last MOT+7,056 miles
PASS
Mileage78,490 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
PASS
Mileage70,854 miles
Since last MOT+8,009 miles
PASS
Mileage62,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
PASS
Mileage58,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage52,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,062 miles
PASS
Mileage46,545 miles
Since last MOT+5,183 miles
PASS
Mileage41,362 miles
Since last MOT+4,530 miles
PASS
Mileage36,832 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage33,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,413 miles
PASS
Mileage28,606 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
Mileage22,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,932 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage18,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,994 miles
PASS
Mileage14,177 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 UDH

What car is FJ53 UDH?

FJ53 UDH is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 UDH?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 UDH was 110,235 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 UDH passed its MOT?

FJ53 UDH has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2026.

Is FJ53 UDH ULEZ compliant?

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

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