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FP53 PSY

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 82,714 miles on the clock, averaging 2,470 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 FP53 PSY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,714
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,470

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,714 miles
Reading date
Miles last year426
Average per year2,470
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP53 PSY 34k46k58k71k83k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,714 miles
Since last MOT+426 miles
PASS
Mileage82,288 miles
Since last MOT+517 miles
PASS
Mileage81,771 miles
Since last MOT+571 miles
PASS
Mileage81,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,200 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
PASS
Mileage81,191 miles
Since last MOT+512 miles
PASS
Mileage80,679 miles
Since last MOT+237 miles
PASS
Mileage80,442 miles
Since last MOT+256 miles
PASS
Mileage80,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,186 miles
Since last MOT+1,709 miles
PASS
Mileage78,477 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage75,890 miles
Since last MOT+1,348 miles
PASS
Mileage74,542 miles
Since last MOT+1,518 miles
PASS
Mileage73,024 miles
Since last MOT+835 miles
PASS
Mileage72,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,987 miles
PASS
Mileage70,202 miles
Since last MOT+4,268 miles
PASS
Mileage65,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,276 miles
PASS
Mileage56,696 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,566 miles
PASS
Mileage51,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,671 miles
PASS
Mileage43,335 miles
Since last MOT+7,316 miles
PASS
Mileage36,019 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage34,071 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 PSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 PSY

What car is FP53 PSY?

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

What is the mileage of FP53 PSY?

The last recorded mileage for FP53 PSY was 82,714 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP53 PSY passed its MOT?

FP53 PSY has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2026.

Is FP53 PSY ULEZ compliant?

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

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