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FM53 EUF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 157,200 miles on the clock, averaging 9,665 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FM53 EUF

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,200
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
9,665

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,200 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,665
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 EUF 47k74k102k130k157k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,200 miles
Since last MOT+9,119 miles
PASS
Mileage148,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage143,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,498 miles
PASS
Mileage138,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
PASS
Mileage135,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage129,836 miles
Since last MOT+7,661 miles
PASS
Mileage122,175 miles
Since last MOT+10,124 miles
PASS
Mileage112,051 miles
Since last MOT+17,925 miles
PASS
Mileage94,126 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,125 miles
Since last MOT+16,862 miles
PASS
Mileage77,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,263 miles
Since last MOT+14,797 miles
PASS
Mileage62,466 miles
Since last MOT+15,797 miles
PASS
Mileage46,669 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,616 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FM53 EUF

What car is FM53 EUF?

FM53 EUF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM53 EUF?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 EUF was 157,200 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 EUF passed its MOT?

FM53 EUF has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2018.

Is FM53 EUF ULEZ compliant?

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

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