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FH53 UNW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 182,877 miles on the clock, averaging 13,122 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 UNW

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,877
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,122

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 reading182,877 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year13,122
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 UNW 52k85k117k150k183k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,877 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,876 miles
Since last MOT+12,674 miles
PASS
Mileage170,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,202 miles
Since last MOT+12,721 miles
PASS
Mileage157,481 miles
Since last MOT+14,802 miles
PASS
Mileage142,679 miles
Since last MOT+12,451 miles
PASS
Mileage130,228 miles
Since last MOT+12,164 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,064 miles
Since last MOT+11,274 miles
PASS
Mileage106,790 miles
Since last MOT+13,208 miles
PASS
Mileage93,582 miles
Since last MOT+12,740 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,842 miles
Since last MOT+12,697 miles
PASS
Mileage68,145 miles
Since last MOT+16,077 miles
PASS
Mileage52,068 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 UNW

What car is FH53 UNW?

FH53 UNW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 UNW?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 UNW was 182,877 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 UNW passed its MOT?

FH53 UNW has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2016.

Is FH53 UNW ULEZ compliant?

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

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