Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 188,341 miles on the clock, averaging 8,127 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 FG53 HBO
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 188,341 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,592 |
| Average per year | 8,127 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FG53 HBO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 HBO
What car is FG53 HBO?
FG53 HBO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FG53 HBO?
The last recorded mileage for FG53 HBO was 188,341 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FG53 HBO passed its MOT?
FG53 HBO has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2024.
Is FG53 HBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG53 HBO 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 HBO?
FG53 HBO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.