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FL53 UCX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 198,530 miles on the clock, averaging 9,784 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 UCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,530
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,784

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,530 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,992
Average per year9,784
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 UCX 37k78k118k158k199k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,530 miles
Since last MOT+17,992 miles
PASS
Mileage180,538 miles
Since last MOT+14,586 miles
PASS
Mileage165,952 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage158,431 miles
Since last MOT+2,692 miles
PASS
Mileage155,739 miles
Since last MOT+5,461 miles
PASS
Mileage150,278 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,277 miles
Since last MOT+8,606 miles
PASS
Mileage141,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,671 miles
Since last MOT+11,458 miles
PASS
Mileage130,213 miles
Since last MOT+8,868 miles
PASS
Mileage121,345 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,341 miles
Since last MOT+9,987 miles
PASS
Mileage111,354 miles
Since last MOT+9,148 miles
PASS
Mileage102,206 miles
Since last MOT+10,081 miles
PASS
Mileage92,125 miles
Since last MOT+7,605 miles
PASS
Mileage84,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,050 miles
PASS
Mileage77,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,816 miles
PASS
Mileage69,654 miles
Since last MOT+6,390 miles
PASS
Mileage63,264 miles
Since last MOT+12,361 miles
PASS
Mileage50,903 miles
Since last MOT+13,736 miles
PASS
Mileage37,167 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 UCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
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 UCX

What car is FL53 UCX?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 UCX?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 UCX was 198,530 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 UCX passed its MOT?

FL53 UCX has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2023.

Is FL53 UCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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