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 Petrol 1781cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 147,837 miles on the clock, averaging 5,020 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 USV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 147,837 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 94 |
| Average per year | 5,020 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FJ53 USV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| 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 USV
What car is FJ53 USV?
FJ53 USV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FJ53 USV?
The last recorded mileage for FJ53 USV was 147,837 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FJ53 USV passed its MOT?
FJ53 USV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2019.
Is FJ53 USV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 USV 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 USV?
FJ53 USV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.