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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 224,758 miles on the clock, averaging 8,327 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 UJU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 224,758 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,159 |
| Average per year | 8,327 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 30 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 UJU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 UJU
What car is FJ53 UJU?
FJ53 UJU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FJ53 UJU?
The last recorded mileage for FJ53 UJU was 224,758 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FJ53 UJU passed its MOT?
FJ53 UJU has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2026.
Is FJ53 UJU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 UJU 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 UJU?
FJ53 UJU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.