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FH53 OJG

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 92,831 miles on the clock, averaging 4,959 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 OJG

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,831
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,959

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,831 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,436
Average per year4,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 OJG 25k42k59k76k93k '06'20'15

Check FH53 OJG

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,831 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage89,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,395 miles
Since last MOT+3,195 miles
PASS
Mileage86,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,053 miles
PASS
Mileage83,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,147 miles
Since last MOT+1,997 miles
PASS
Mileage81,150 miles
Since last MOT+5,911 miles
PASS
Mileage75,239 miles
Since last MOT+1,197 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,042 miles
Since last MOT+5,349 miles
PASS
Mileage68,693 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage64,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage59,442 miles
Since last MOT+7,037 miles
PASS
Mileage52,405 miles
Since last MOT+10,185 miles
PASS
Mileage42,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,349 miles
PASS
Mileage36,871 miles
Since last MOT+5,897 miles
PASS
Mileage30,974 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
PASS
Mileage24,899 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 OJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 OJG

What car is FH53 OJG?

FH53 OJG is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FH53 OJG?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 OJG was 92,831 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 OJG passed its MOT?

FH53 OJG has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2020.

Is FH53 OJG ULEZ compliant?

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

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