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FN53 NKJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 193,911 miles on the clock, averaging 8,237 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FN53 NKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,911
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,237

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading193,911 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,701
Average per year8,237
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 NKJ 104k127k149k171k194k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,911 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage187,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,210 miles
Since last MOT+3,760 miles
PASS
Mileage183,450 miles
Since last MOT+18,276 miles
PASS
Mileage165,174 miles
Since last MOT+11,726 miles
PASS
Mileage153,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,464 miles
PASS
Mileage149,984 miles
Since last MOT+4,517 miles
PASS
Mileage145,467 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage139,907 miles
Since last MOT+11,909 miles
PASS
Mileage127,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,730 miles
PASS
Mileage118,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,268 miles
Since last MOT+14,200 miles
PASS
Mileage104,068 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 NKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FN53 NKJ

What car is FN53 NKJ?

FN53 NKJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FN53 NKJ?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 NKJ was 193,911 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 NKJ passed its MOT?

FN53 NKJ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2017.

Is FN53 NKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN53 NKJ 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 FN53 NKJ?

FN53 NKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.