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FH53 HYO

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 118,301 miles on the clock, averaging 7,438 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 HYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,301
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,438

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,301 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,890
Average per year7,438
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 HYO 30k52k74k96k118k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,301 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage116,411 miles
Since last MOT+6,372 miles
PASS
Mileage110,039 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,024 miles
Since last MOT+3,474 miles
PASS
Mileage106,550 miles
Since last MOT+2,125 miles
PASS
Mileage104,425 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
PASS
Mileage102,201 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage94,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,141 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,654 miles
Since last MOT+12,352 miles
PASS
Mileage74,302 miles
Since last MOT+12,370 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,932 miles
Since last MOT+8,635 miles
PASS
Mileage53,297 miles
Since last MOT+23,273 miles
PASS
Mileage30,024 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HYO
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 HYO

What car is FH53 HYO?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 HYO?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 HYO was 118,301 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 HYO passed its MOT?

FH53 HYO has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2018.

Is FH53 HYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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