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FL53 VZD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 90,133 miles on the clock, averaging 5,034 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 VZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,133
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,034

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading90,133 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,627
Average per year5,034
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 VZD 35k49k62k76k90k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,627 miles
PASS
Mileage87,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,506 miles
Since last MOT+1,754 miles
PASS
Mileage85,752 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,751 miles
Since last MOT+1,895 miles
PASS
Mileage83,856 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage80,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage78,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage75,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
PASS
Mileage72,143 miles
Since last MOT+7,872 miles
PASS
Mileage64,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,271 miles
Since last MOT+9,277 miles
PASS
Mileage54,994 miles
Since last MOT+10,462 miles
PASS
Mileage44,532 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage34,670 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,657 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 VZD

What car is FL53 VZD?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 VZD?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 VZD was 90,133 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 VZD passed its MOT?

FL53 VZD has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2017.

Is FL53 VZD ULEZ compliant?

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

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