Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 126,963 miles on the clock, averaging 7,506 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 VA53 FEM
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 126,963 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,852 |
| Average per year | 7,506 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | VA53 FEM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VA — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About VA53 FEM
What car is VA53 FEM?
VA53 FEM is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.
What is the mileage of VA53 FEM?
The last recorded mileage for VA53 FEM was 126,963 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VA53 FEM passed its MOT?
VA53 FEM has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 2 Dec 2020.
Is VA53 FEM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 FEM 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 VA53 FEM?
VA53 FEM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.