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FJ53 YEE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 51,378 miles on the clock, averaging 5,489 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 YEE

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,489

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading51,378 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,489
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 YEE 7k18k29k40k51k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,378 miles
Since last MOT+11,371 miles
PASS
Mileage40,007 miles
Since last MOT+8,294 miles
PASS
Mileage31,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage27,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,074 miles
Since last MOT+3,330 miles
PASS
Mileage23,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,744 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage17,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage13,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage10,040 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage7,481 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,446 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 YEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 YEE

What car is FJ53 YEE?

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

What is the mileage of FJ53 YEE?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 YEE was 51,378 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 YEE passed its MOT?

FJ53 YEE has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2014.

Is FJ53 YEE ULEZ compliant?

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

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