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FP53 YXN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 207,056 miles on the clock, averaging 12,468 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FP53 YXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,056
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,468

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading207,056 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,212
Average per year12,468
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FP53 YXN 44k85k125k166k207k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,056 miles
Since last MOT+13,212 miles
PASS
Mileage193,844 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,836 miles
Since last MOT+15,854 miles
PASS
Mileage177,982 miles
Since last MOT+15,005 miles
PASS
Mileage162,977 miles
Since last MOT+17,873 miles
PASS
Mileage145,104 miles
Since last MOT+15,295 miles
PASS
Mileage129,809 miles
Since last MOT+13,758 miles
PASS
Mileage116,051 miles
Since last MOT+12,792 miles
PASS
Mileage103,259 miles
Since last MOT+11,716 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,543 miles
Since last MOT+10,241 miles
PASS
Mileage81,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,302 miles
Since last MOT+8,094 miles
PASS
Mileage73,208 miles
Since last MOT+9,075 miles
PASS
Mileage64,133 miles
Since last MOT+10,267 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,866 miles
Since last MOT+10,092 miles
PASS
Mileage43,774 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 YXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FP53 YXN

What car is FP53 YXN?

FP53 YXN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FP53 YXN?

The last recorded mileage for FP53 YXN was 207,056 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP53 YXN passed its MOT?

FP53 YXN has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2019.

Is FP53 YXN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP53 YXN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FP53 YXN?

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