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 Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 125,142 miles on the clock, averaging 5,875 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for FH53 BYC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 125,142 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,875 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FH53 BYC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FH53 BYC
What car is FH53 BYC?
FH53 BYC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of FH53 BYC?
The last recorded mileage for FH53 BYC was 125,142 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FH53 BYC passed its MOT?
FH53 BYC has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2025.
Is FH53 BYC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 BYC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is FH53 BYC?
FH53 BYC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.