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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 118,509 miles on the clock, averaging 10,110 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 FH53 HWO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 118,509 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,674 |
| Average per year | 10,110 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FH53 HWO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FH53 HWO
What car is FH53 HWO?
FH53 HWO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FH53 HWO?
The last recorded mileage for FH53 HWO was 118,509 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FH53 HWO passed its MOT?
FH53 HWO has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 14 Nov 2013.
Is FH53 HWO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 HWO 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 FH53 HWO?
FH53 HWO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.