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FJ53 YYL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 92,379 miles on the clock, averaging 4,566 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 YYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,379
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,566

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,379 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,994
Average per year4,566
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 YYL 20k38k56k74k92k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,994 miles
PASS
Mileage89,385 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage86,727 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage83,479 miles
Since last MOT+3,448 miles
PASS
Mileage80,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,806 miles
PASS
Mileage76,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,225 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage69,923 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,645 miles
PASS
Mileage63,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,277 miles
Since last MOT+4,210 miles
PASS
Mileage59,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,771 miles
PASS
Mileage53,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,433 miles
PASS
Mileage44,863 miles
Since last MOT+1,494 miles
PASS
Mileage43,369 miles
Since last MOT+3,164 miles
PASS
Mileage40,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,205 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage33,809 miles
Since last MOT+6,914 miles
PASS
Mileage26,895 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage19,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,861 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 YYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 YYL

What car is FJ53 YYL?

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

What is the mileage of FJ53 YYL?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 YYL was 92,379 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 YYL passed its MOT?

FJ53 YYL has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2022.

Is FJ53 YYL ULEZ compliant?

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

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