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FV53 OHJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 114,852 miles on the clock, averaging 9,017 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 OHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,852
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,017

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading114,852 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26,238
Average per year9,017
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 OHJ 13k38k64k89k115k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,852 miles
Since last MOT+26,238 miles
PASS
Mileage88,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,614 miles
Since last MOT+1,427 miles
PASS
Mileage87,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,187 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,551 miles
Since last MOT+8,760 miles
PASS
Mileage70,791 miles
Since last MOT+9,553 miles
PASS
Mileage61,238 miles
Since last MOT+11,554 miles
PASS
Mileage49,684 miles
Since last MOT+15,058 miles
PASS
Mileage34,626 miles
PASS
Mileage174,311 miles
Since last MOT+161,446 miles
PASS
Mileage12,865 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 OHJ

What car is FV53 OHJ?

FV53 OHJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 OHJ?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 OHJ was 114,852 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 OHJ passed its MOT?

FV53 OHJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2018.

Is FV53 OHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 OHJ 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 OHJ?

FV53 OHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.