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FL53 FUE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 159,208 miles on the clock, averaging 11,649 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 FUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,208
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,649

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,208 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,937
Average per year11,649
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 FUE 39k69k99k129k159k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage153,271 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,195 miles
PASS
Mileage148,966 miles
Since last MOT+14,366 miles
PASS
Mileage134,600 miles
Since last MOT+4,485 miles
PASS
Mileage130,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage125,279 miles
Since last MOT+15,759 miles
PASS
Mileage109,520 miles
Since last MOT+12,909 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,611 miles
Since last MOT+13,874 miles
PASS
Mileage82,737 miles
Since last MOT+15,346 miles
PASS
Mileage67,391 miles
Since last MOT+13,702 miles
PASS
Mileage53,689 miles
Since last MOT+14,408 miles
PASS
Mileage39,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,281 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 FUE

What car is FL53 FUE?

FL53 FUE is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 FUE?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 FUE was 159,208 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 FUE passed its MOT?

FL53 FUE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2016.

Is FL53 FUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 FUE 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 FL53 FUE?

FL53 FUE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.