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FL53 UFB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 96,892 miles on the clock, averaging 6,352 miles per year, 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 UFB

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,352

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,892 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,167
Average per year6,352
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 UFB 35k50k66k81k97k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,892 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage93,725 miles
Since last MOT+23,253 miles
PASS
Mileage70,472 miles
PASS
Mileage77,300 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage73,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,611 miles
PASS
Mileage67,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage62,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,489 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage52,331 miles
Since last MOT+2,148 miles
PASS
Mileage50,183 miles
Since last MOT+15,466 miles
PASS
Mileage34,717 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 UFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 UFB

What car is FL53 UFB?

FL53 UFB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 UFB?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 UFB was 96,892 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 UFB passed its MOT?

FL53 UFB has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2016.

Is FL53 UFB ULEZ compliant?

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

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