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FJ53 ULD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 163,162 miles on the clock, averaging 7,049 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 ULD

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,162
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,049

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading163,162 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,119
Average per year7,049
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 ULD 32k65k98k130k163k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,162 miles
Since last MOT+14,119 miles
PASS
Mileage149,043 miles
Since last MOT+226 miles
PASS
Mileage148,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
PASS
Mileage145,533 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,531 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage137,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,295 miles
Since last MOT+830 miles
PASS
Mileage136,465 miles
Since last MOT+8,572 miles
PASS
Mileage127,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,893 miles
Since last MOT+10,279 miles
PASS
Mileage117,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,614 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
PASS
Mileage109,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,934 miles
Since last MOT+9,209 miles
PASS
Mileage100,725 miles
Since last MOT+10,288 miles
PASS
Mileage90,437 miles
Since last MOT+6,368 miles
PASS
Mileage84,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,875 miles
PASS
Mileage77,194 miles
Since last MOT+6,161 miles
PASS
Mileage71,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage62,957 miles
Since last MOT+8,961 miles
PASS
Mileage53,996 miles
Since last MOT+9,894 miles
PASS
Mileage44,102 miles
Since last MOT+11,885 miles
PASS
Mileage32,217 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ULD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 ULD

What car is FJ53 ULD?

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

What is the mileage of FJ53 ULD?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 ULD was 163,162 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 ULD passed its MOT?

FJ53 ULD has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2025.

Is FJ53 ULD ULEZ compliant?

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

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