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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 178,630 miles on the clock, averaging 9,246 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 MJ53 FKU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 178,630 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,338 |
| Average per year | 9,246 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MJ53 FKU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MJ53 FKU
What car is MJ53 FKU?
MJ53 FKU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MJ53 FKU?
The last recorded mileage for MJ53 FKU was 178,630 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ53 FKU passed its MOT?
MJ53 FKU has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2020.
Is MJ53 FKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 FKU 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 MJ53 FKU?
MJ53 FKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.