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FJ53 UEC

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 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 191,361 miles on the clock, averaging 9,336 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 UEC

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,361
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,336

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,361 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,980
Average per year9,336
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 UEC 26k67k109k150k191k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,361 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage183,381 miles
Since last MOT+10,910 miles
PASS
Mileage172,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,410 miles
PASS
Mileage165,061 miles
Since last MOT+22,915 miles
PASS
Mileage142,146 miles
Since last MOT+26,074 miles
PASS
Mileage116,072 miles
Since last MOT+18,715 miles
PASS
Mileage97,357 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage89,858 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage86,431 miles
Since last MOT+10,822 miles
PASS
Mileage75,609 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage68,122 miles
Since last MOT+5,219 miles
PASS
Mileage62,903 miles
Since last MOT+5,095 miles
PASS
Mileage57,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,015 miles
PASS
Mileage52,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,793 miles
Since last MOT+6,846 miles
PASS
Mileage45,947 miles
Since last MOT+5,659 miles
PASS
Mileage40,288 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage33,405 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage25,668 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UEC
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 UEC

What car is FJ53 UEC?

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

What is the mileage of FJ53 UEC?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 UEC was 191,361 miles, recorded on 29 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 UEC passed its MOT?

FJ53 UEC has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 May 2024.

Is FJ53 UEC ULEZ compliant?

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

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