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FM53 YBX

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 89,474 miles on the clock, averaging 4,791 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FM53 YBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,474
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,791

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,474 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,791
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM53 YBX 27k43k58k74k89k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,474 miles
Since last MOT+2,964 miles
PASS
Mileage86,510 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage83,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,405 miles
Since last MOT+3,309 miles
PASS
Mileage80,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,096 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage75,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,858 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage71,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,978 miles
PASS
Mileage65,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,384 miles
PASS
Mileage59,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,901 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage54,496 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage49,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,825 miles
PASS
Mileage46,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,136 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage39,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage33,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,916 miles
Since last MOT+6,975 miles
PASS
Mileage26,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,941 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 YBX
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 YBX

What car is FM53 YBX?

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

What is the mileage of FM53 YBX?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 YBX was 89,474 miles, recorded on 7 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 YBX passed its MOT?

FM53 YBX has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2020.

Is FM53 YBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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