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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 94,203 miles on the clock, averaging 7,393 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for FV53 OAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 94,203 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,393 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FV53 OAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FV53 OAE
What car is FV53 OAE?
FV53 OAE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.
What is the mileage of FV53 OAE?
The last recorded mileage for FV53 OAE was 94,203 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FV53 OAE passed its MOT?
FV53 OAE has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2016.
Is FV53 OAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 OAE 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 FV53 OAE?
FV53 OAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.