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 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 136,234 miles on the clock, averaging 11,801 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 FX53 TBY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 136,234 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,801 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FX53 TBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FX53 TBY
What car is FX53 TBY?
FX53 TBY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.
What is the mileage of FX53 TBY?
The last recorded mileage for FX53 TBY was 136,234 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FX53 TBY passed its MOT?
FX53 TBY has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2014.
Is FX53 TBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX53 TBY 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 FX53 TBY?
FX53 TBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.