Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 131,460 miles on the clock, averaging 8,082 miles per year, around 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 MK53 FGV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 131,460 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 64 |
| Average per year | 8,082 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 FGV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MK53 FGV
What car is MK53 FGV?
MK53 FGV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 FGV?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 FGV was 131,460 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 FGV passed its MOT?
MK53 FGV has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2017.
Is MK53 FGV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 FGV 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 MK53 FGV?
MK53 FGV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.