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FL53 FZX

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 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 77,501 miles on the clock, averaging 3,720 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 FZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,501
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,720

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,501 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year3,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 FZX 31k43k54k66k78k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,501 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,489 miles
Since last MOT+2,886 miles
PASS
Mileage74,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,623 miles
PASS
Mileage71,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage69,512 miles
Since last MOT+4,744 miles
PASS
Mileage64,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
PASS
Mileage57,064 miles
Since last MOT+1,954 miles
PASS
Mileage55,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,603 miles
PASS
Mileage51,507 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
PASS
Mileage47,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage43,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,539 miles
PASS
Mileage41,293 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage38,683 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage38,667 miles
Since last MOT+7,216 miles
PASS
Mileage31,451 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FZX
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 FZX

What car is FL53 FZX?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 FZX?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 FZX was 77,501 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 FZX passed its MOT?

FL53 FZX has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Jul 2019.

Is FL53 FZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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