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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 10 (68% pass rate). It has 80,296 miles on the clock, averaging 2,801 miles per year, well below 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 OFA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 80,296 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,801 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FL53 OFA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| 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 OFA
What car is FL53 OFA?
FL53 OFA is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 OFA?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 OFA was 80,296 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 OFA passed its MOT?
FL53 OFA has had 31 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (21 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2026.
Is FL53 OFA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 OFA 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 OFA?
FL53 OFA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.