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FH53 BNY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 142,268 miles on the clock, averaging 7,684 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 FH53 BNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,684

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading142,268 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,684
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 BNY 39k65k91k117k142k '07'20'15

Check FH53 BNY

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,268 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,266 miles
Since last MOT+2,934 miles
PASS
Mileage139,332 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,330 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage133,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,851 miles
PASS
Mileage125,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,060 miles
Since last MOT+6,855 miles
PASS
Mileage118,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,205 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage109,131 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,117 miles
Since last MOT+9,881 miles
PASS
Mileage99,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,772 miles
PASS
Mileage92,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,238 miles
PASS
Mileage85,226 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage78,388 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage69,726 miles
Since last MOT+9,053 miles
PASS
Mileage60,673 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage51,531 miles
Since last MOT+12,286 miles
PASS
Mileage39,245 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 BNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 BNY

What car is FH53 BNY?

FH53 BNY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FH53 BNY?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 BNY was 142,268 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 BNY passed its MOT?

FH53 BNY has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2020.

Is FH53 BNY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 BNY 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 FH53 BNY?

FH53 BNY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.