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FJ53 UVE

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 182,836 miles on the clock, averaging 7,873 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 UVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,836
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
7,873

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading182,836 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,253
Average per year7,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 UVE 42k77k112k148k183k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,836 miles
Since last MOT+9,253 miles
PASS
Mileage173,583 miles
Since last MOT+10,918 miles
PASS
Mileage162,665 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,633 miles
Since last MOT+14,943 miles
PASS
Mileage147,690 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,678 miles
Since last MOT+8,904 miles
PASS
Mileage138,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,774 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage134,508 miles
Since last MOT+2,454 miles
PASS
Mileage132,054 miles
Since last MOT+1,461 miles
PASS
Mileage130,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,593 miles
Since last MOT+10,318 miles
PASS
Mileage120,275 miles
Since last MOT+11,326 miles
PASS
Mileage108,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,328 miles
PASS
Mileage100,621 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage92,808 miles
Since last MOT+7,929 miles
PASS
Mileage84,879 miles
Since last MOT+8,120 miles
PASS
Mileage76,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,913 miles
PASS
Mileage68,846 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,844 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage62,285 miles
Since last MOT+9,262 miles
PASS
Mileage53,023 miles
Since last MOT+11,425 miles
PASS
Mileage41,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,598 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 UVE
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 UVE

What car is FJ53 UVE?

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

What is the mileage of FJ53 UVE?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 UVE was 182,836 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 UVE passed its MOT?

FJ53 UVE has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2024.

Is FJ53 UVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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