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FH53 HWR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 120,536 miles on the clock, averaging 6,884 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 FH53 HWR

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,536
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,884

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,536 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,322
Average per year6,884
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 HWR 27k51k74k97k121k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,536 miles
Since last MOT+8,322 miles
PASS
Mileage112,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,881 miles
PASS
Mileage108,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage103,490 miles
Since last MOT+6,965 miles
PASS
Mileage96,525 miles
Since last MOT+11,615 miles
PASS
Mileage84,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,121 miles
PASS
Mileage78,789 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage74,995 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,985 miles
Since last MOT+5,894 miles
PASS
Mileage69,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage64,672 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage61,218 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage53,208 miles
Since last MOT+8,441 miles
PASS
Mileage44,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,931 miles
PASS
Mileage36,836 miles
Since last MOT+9,523 miles
PASS
Mileage27,313 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 HWR

What car is FH53 HWR?

FH53 HWR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 HWR?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 HWR was 120,536 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 HWR passed its MOT?

FH53 HWR has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2020.

Is FH53 HWR ULEZ compliant?

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

FH53 HWR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.