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MJ53 FZR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 135,328 miles on the clock, averaging 6,934 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 FZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,934

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,834
Average per year6,934
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 FZR 31k57k83k109k135k '06'21'13

Check MJ53 FZR

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,328 miles
Since last MOT+6,834 miles
PASS
Mileage128,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,534 miles
PASS
Mileage120,960 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,959 miles
Since last MOT+8,606 miles
PASS
Mileage112,353 miles
Since last MOT+2,867 miles
PASS
Mileage109,486 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage106,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,195 miles
PASS
Mileage104,045 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
PASS
Mileage103,916 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage101,011 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,915 miles
Since last MOT+13,594 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,321 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,215 miles
Since last MOT+12,660 miles
PASS
Mileage74,555 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage67,740 miles
Since last MOT+14,179 miles
PASS
Mileage53,561 miles
Since last MOT+10,645 miles
PASS
Mileage42,916 miles
Since last MOT+12,223 miles
PASS
Mileage30,693 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 FZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 FZR

What car is MJ53 FZR?

MJ53 FZR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ53 FZR?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 FZR was 135,328 miles, recorded on 21 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 FZR passed its MOT?

MJ53 FZR has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 21 May 2021.

Is MJ53 FZR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 FZR 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 MJ53 FZR?

MJ53 FZR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.