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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 125,526 miles on the clock, averaging 5,534 miles per year, below 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 FG53 HBK
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 125,526 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,335 |
| Average per year | 5,534 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FG53 HBK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FG53 HBK
What car is FG53 HBK?
FG53 HBK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FG53 HBK?
The last recorded mileage for FG53 HBK was 125,526 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FG53 HBK passed its MOT?
FG53 HBK has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2023.
Is FG53 HBK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG53 HBK 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 FG53 HBK?
FG53 HBK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.