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FL53 WXE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 188,764 miles on the clock, averaging 11,667 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 WXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,764
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,667

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 reading188,764 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,667
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 WXE 65k96k127k158k189k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,764 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage180,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,236 miles
Since last MOT+10,376 miles
PASS
Mileage169,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,860 miles
Since last MOT+11,444 miles
PASS
Mileage158,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage151,604 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage142,839 miles
Since last MOT+10,947 miles
PASS
Mileage131,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,892 miles
Since last MOT+13,919 miles
PASS
Mileage117,973 miles
Since last MOT+13,876 miles
PASS
Mileage104,097 miles
Since last MOT+15,498 miles
PASS
Mileage88,599 miles
Since last MOT+16,886 miles
PASS
Mileage71,713 miles
Since last MOT+6,535 miles
PASS
Mileage65,178 miles

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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

RegistrationFL53 WXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 WXE

What car is FL53 WXE?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 WXE?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 WXE was 188,764 miles, recorded on 2 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 WXE passed its MOT?

FL53 WXE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2017.

Is FL53 WXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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