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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 221,913 miles on the clock, averaging 13,976 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 VCX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 221,913 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 13,976 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 VCX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 VCX
What car is FL53 VCX?
FL53 VCX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 VCX?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 VCX was 221,913 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 VCX passed its MOT?
FL53 VCX has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2020.
Is FL53 VCX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 VCX 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 VCX?
FL53 VCX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.