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FL53 FZR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 210,123 miles on the clock, averaging 13,918 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 FZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
210,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,918

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 reading210,123 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 FZR 46k87k128k169k210k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage210,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,123 miles
Since last MOT+12,543 miles
PASS
Mileage197,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,580 miles
Since last MOT+8,953 miles
PASS
Mileage188,627 miles
Since last MOT+19,877 miles
PASS
Mileage168,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,750 miles
Since last MOT+18,841 miles
PASS
Mileage149,909 miles
Since last MOT+17,155 miles
PASS
Mileage132,754 miles
Since last MOT+14,782 miles
PASS
Mileage117,972 miles
Since last MOT+9,036 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,936 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage102,785 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
PASS
Mileage95,779 miles
Since last MOT+11,547 miles
PASS
Mileage84,232 miles
Since last MOT+13,626 miles
PASS
Mileage70,606 miles
Since last MOT+24,983 miles
PASS
Mileage45,623 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 FZR

What car is FL53 FZR?

FL53 FZR is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 FZR?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 FZR was 210,123 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 FZR passed its MOT?

FL53 FZR has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2018.

Is FL53 FZR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 FZR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FL53 FZR?

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