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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 105,210 miles on the clock, averaging 6,402 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for FP53 VHU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,210 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,402 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FP53 VHU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| 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 VHU
What car is FP53 VHU?
FP53 VHU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FP53 VHU?
The last recorded mileage for FP53 VHU was 105,210 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP53 VHU passed its MOT?
FP53 VHU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2018.
Is FP53 VHU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP53 VHU 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 VHU?
FP53 VHU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.