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FH53 PNZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
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 1595cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 151,101 miles on the clock, averaging 10,435 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 PNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,101
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,435

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,101 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,147
Average per year10,435
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 PNZ 45k71k98k124k151k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,147 miles
PASS
Mileage146,954 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,878 miles
Since last MOT+13,075 miles
PASS
Mileage133,803 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,510 miles
Since last MOT+11,476 miles
PASS
Mileage122,034 miles
Since last MOT+8,132 miles
PASS
Mileage113,902 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,901 miles
Since last MOT+9,025 miles
PASS
Mileage104,876 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,824 miles
Since last MOT+9,179 miles
PASS
Mileage95,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage90,753 miles
Since last MOT+14,078 miles
PASS
Mileage76,675 miles
Since last MOT+20,463 miles
PASS
Mileage56,212 miles
Since last MOT+11,622 miles
PASS
Mileage44,590 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 PNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 PNZ

What car is FH53 PNZ?

FH53 PNZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 PNZ?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 PNZ was 151,101 miles, recorded on 5 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 PNZ passed its MOT?

FH53 PNZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2017.

Is FH53 PNZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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