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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 140,370 miles on the clock, averaging 9,726 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 FD53 VZM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 140,370 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,634 |
| Average per year | 9,726 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FD53 VZM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FD53 VZM
What car is FD53 VZM?
FD53 VZM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of FD53 VZM?
The last recorded mileage for FD53 VZM was 140,370 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD53 VZM passed its MOT?
FD53 VZM has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Feb 2017.
Is FD53 VZM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 VZM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is FD53 VZM?
FD53 VZM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.