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FJ53 UYL

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 65,145 miles on the clock, averaging 4,035 miles per year, well 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 UYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,145
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,035

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

Low mileage
Latest reading65,145 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,839
Average per year4,035
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 UYL 8k23k37k51k65k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,145 miles
Since last MOT+2,839 miles
PASS
Mileage62,306 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,299 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage58,274 miles
Since last MOT+3,752 miles
PASS
Mileage54,522 miles
Since last MOT+3,185 miles
PASS
Mileage51,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,337 miles
Since last MOT+3,165 miles
PASS
Mileage48,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,172 miles
Since last MOT+11,317 miles
PASS
Mileage36,855 miles
Since last MOT+9,554 miles
PASS
Mileage27,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,445 miles
PASS
Mileage24,856 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,760 miles
PASS
Mileage22,095 miles
Since last MOT+2,913 miles
PASS
Mileage19,182 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage15,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage13,134 miles
Since last MOT+2,519 miles
PASS
Mileage10,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,135 miles
PASS
Mileage8,480 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UYL
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 UYL

What car is FJ53 UYL?

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

What is the mileage of FJ53 UYL?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 UYL was 65,145 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 UYL passed its MOT?

FJ53 UYL has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2020.

Is FJ53 UYL ULEZ compliant?

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

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