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FP53 PPZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 146,121 miles on the clock, averaging 8,724 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FP53 PPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,121
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,724

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,121 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-12,603
Average per year8,724
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP53 PPZ 40k67k93k120k146k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,121 miles
PASS
Mileage158,724 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,721 miles
PASS
Mileage163,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,977 miles
Since last MOT+18,285 miles
PASS
Mileage145,692 miles
Since last MOT+4,793 miles
PASS
Mileage140,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,899 miles
Since last MOT+8,339 miles
PASS
Mileage132,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,560 miles
Since last MOT+11,447 miles
PASS
Mileage121,113 miles
Since last MOT+12,428 miles
PASS
Mileage108,685 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,681 miles
Since last MOT+17,351 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,330 miles
Since last MOT+11,636 miles
PASS
Mileage79,694 miles
Since last MOT+10,744 miles
PASS
Mileage68,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,950 miles
Since last MOT+14,505 miles
PASS
Mileage54,445 miles
Since last MOT+14,073 miles
PASS
Mileage40,372 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 PPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FP53 PPZ

What car is FP53 PPZ?

FP53 PPZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FP53 PPZ?

The last recorded mileage for FP53 PPZ was 146,121 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP53 PPZ passed its MOT?

FP53 PPZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2018.

Is FP53 PPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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