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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 176,876 miles on the clock, averaging 9,871 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 NWG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,876 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,066 |
| Average per year | 9,871 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FL53 NWG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 NWG
What car is FL53 NWG?
FL53 NWG is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 NWG?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 NWG was 176,876 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 NWG passed its MOT?
FL53 NWG has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2018.
Is FL53 NWG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 NWG 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 NWG?
FL53 NWG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.