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 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 93,456 miles on the clock, averaging 3,633 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 YSL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 93,456 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,183 |
| Average per year | 3,633 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FJ53 YSL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| 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 YSL
What car is FJ53 YSL?
FJ53 YSL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FJ53 YSL?
The last recorded mileage for FJ53 YSL was 93,456 miles, recorded on 22 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FJ53 YSL passed its MOT?
FJ53 YSL has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2026.
Is FJ53 YSL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 YSL 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 YSL?
FJ53 YSL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.