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FV53 OJX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
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 1595cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 123,851 miles on the clock, averaging 4,982 miles per year, well below 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 FV53 OJX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
123,851
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,982

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading123,851 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 OJX 26k51k75k99k124k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,851 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,849 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage118,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage112,460 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,456 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage106,837 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,829 miles
Since last MOT+8,292 miles
PASS
Mileage98,537 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage95,149 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,129 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage94,121 miles
Since last MOT+2,748 miles
PASS
Mileage91,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,136 miles
PASS
Mileage87,237 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage83,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage79,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage74,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,501 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage69,607 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage62,443 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage55,646 miles
Since last MOT+6,646 miles
PASS
Mileage49,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,307 miles
PASS
Mileage42,693 miles
Since last MOT+4,598 miles
PASS
Mileage38,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage32,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage26,147 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 OJX

What car is FV53 OJX?

FV53 OJX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 OJX?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 OJX was 123,851 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 OJX passed its MOT?

FV53 OJX has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2026.

Is FV53 OJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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