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FP53 AAU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourSilver
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 1781cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 88,256 miles on the clock, averaging 6,924 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FP53 AAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,256
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,924

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

Below average
Latest reading88,256 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,930
Average per year6,924
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP53 AAU 31k45k60k74k88k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,256 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
PASS
Mileage84,326 miles
PASS
Mileage124,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,475 miles
Since last MOT+15,569 miles
PASS
Mileage108,906 miles
Since last MOT+20,567 miles
PASS
Mileage88,339 miles
Since last MOT+24,883 miles
PASS
Mileage63,456 miles
Since last MOT+22,518 miles
PASS
Mileage40,938 miles
Since last MOT+1,314 miles
PASS
Mileage39,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,624 miles
Since last MOT+8,818 miles
PASS
Mileage30,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,806 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 AAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FP53 AAU

What car is FP53 AAU?

FP53 AAU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FP53 AAU?

The last recorded mileage for FP53 AAU was 88,256 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP53 AAU passed its MOT?

FP53 AAU has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2015.

Is FP53 AAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP53 AAU 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 FP53 AAU?

FP53 AAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.