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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 85,920 miles on the clock, averaging 4,844 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 UEZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 85,920 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,844 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FL53 UEZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| 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 UEZ
What car is FL53 UEZ?
FL53 UEZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 UEZ?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 UEZ was 85,920 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 UEZ passed its MOT?
FL53 UEZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2021.
Is FL53 UEZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 UEZ 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 UEZ?
FL53 UEZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.