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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 136,017 miles on the clock, averaging 10,244 miles per year, above 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 FL53 FZY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 136,017 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,244 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FL53 FZY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FL53 FZY
What car is FL53 FZY?
FL53 FZY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 FZY?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 FZY was 136,017 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 FZY passed its MOT?
FL53 FZY has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2017.
Is FL53 FZY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 FZY 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 FZY?
FL53 FZY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.