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FM53 EUD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 104,124 miles on the clock, averaging 3,940 miles per year, well 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 FM53 EUD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,124
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,940

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,124 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,778
Average per year3,940
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 EUD 29k48k67k85k104k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage98,346 miles
Since last MOT+5,243 miles
PASS
Mileage93,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,103 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage88,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage84,199 miles
Since last MOT+706 miles
PASS
Mileage83,493 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,492 miles
Since last MOT+1,696 miles
PASS
Mileage81,796 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,795 miles
Since last MOT+318 miles
PASS
Mileage81,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage78,733 miles
Since last MOT+1,176 miles
PASS
Mileage77,557 miles
Since last MOT+1,052 miles
PASS
Mileage76,505 miles
Since last MOT+1,642 miles
PASS
Mileage74,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage71,633 miles
Since last MOT+2,429 miles
PASS
Mileage69,204 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage67,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
PASS
Mileage65,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage60,502 miles
Since last MOT+10,574 miles
PASS
Mileage49,928 miles
Since last MOT+9,179 miles
PASS
Mileage40,749 miles
Since last MOT+11,302 miles
PASS
Mileage29,447 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FM53 EUD

What car is FM53 EUD?

FM53 EUD is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM53 EUD?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 EUD was 104,124 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 EUD passed its MOT?

FM53 EUD has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.

Is FM53 EUD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM53 EUD 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 FM53 EUD?

FM53 EUD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.