Vehicle summary
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 Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 225,169 miles on the clock, averaging 14,404 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 FJ53 GLZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 225,169 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,409 |
| Average per year | 14,404 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FJ53 GLZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FJ53 GLZ
What car is FJ53 GLZ?
FJ53 GLZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of FJ53 GLZ?
The last recorded mileage for FJ53 GLZ was 225,169 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FJ53 GLZ passed its MOT?
FJ53 GLZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2020.
Is FJ53 GLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 GLZ 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 FJ53 GLZ?
FJ53 GLZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.