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FP53 YGN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 156,414 miles on the clock, averaging 10,164 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 YGN

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,164

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,414 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,164
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FP53 YGN 26k59k91k124k156k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,414 miles
Since last MOT+18,823 miles
PASS
Mileage137,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,591 miles
Since last MOT+8,147 miles
PASS
Mileage129,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,686 miles
PASS
Mileage120,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,758 miles
Since last MOT+8,490 miles
PASS
Mileage112,268 miles
Since last MOT+10,489 miles
PASS
Mileage101,779 miles
Since last MOT+9,671 miles
PASS
Mileage92,108 miles
Since last MOT+13,154 miles
PASS
Mileage78,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,954 miles
Since last MOT+7,992 miles
PASS
Mileage70,962 miles
Since last MOT+17,432 miles
PASS
Mileage53,530 miles
Since last MOT+6,768 miles
PASS
Mileage46,762 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage40,079 miles
Since last MOT+6,483 miles
PASS
Mileage33,596 miles
Since last MOT+7,222 miles
PASS
Mileage26,374 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 YGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FP53 YGN

What car is FP53 YGN?

FP53 YGN is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FP53 YGN?

The last recorded mileage for FP53 YGN was 156,414 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP53 YGN passed its MOT?

FP53 YGN has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2019.

Is FP53 YGN ULEZ compliant?

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

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