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FJ53 ULG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 80,427 miles on the clock, averaging 7,386 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 ULG

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,427
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,386

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,427 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,386
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FJ53 ULG 21k36k51k66k80k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,840 miles
PASS
Mileage76,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,587 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage71,074 miles
Since last MOT+7,768 miles
PASS
Mileage63,306 miles
Since last MOT+9,241 miles
PASS
Mileage54,065 miles
Since last MOT+11,229 miles
PASS
Mileage42,836 miles
Since last MOT+9,915 miles
PASS
Mileage32,921 miles
Since last MOT+7,279 miles
PASS
Mileage25,642 miles
Since last MOT+4,223 miles
PASS
Mileage21,419 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ULG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 ULG

What car is FJ53 ULG?

FJ53 ULG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 ULG?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 ULG was 80,427 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 ULG passed its MOT?

FJ53 ULG has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2014.

Is FJ53 ULG ULEZ compliant?

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

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