Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 144,948 miles on the clock, averaging 12,944 miles per year, above 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 FP53 AWZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 144,948 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,944 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FP53 AWZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FP53 AWZ
What car is FP53 AWZ?
FP53 AWZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FP53 AWZ?
The last recorded mileage for FP53 AWZ was 144,948 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP53 AWZ passed its MOT?
FP53 AWZ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2016.
Is FP53 AWZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP53 AWZ 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 AWZ?
FP53 AWZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.