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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 164,114 miles on the clock, averaging 7,438 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for FL53 VFD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 164,114 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 7,438 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FL53 VFD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FL53 VFD
What car is FL53 VFD?
FL53 VFD is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of FL53 VFD?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 VFD was 164,114 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 VFD passed its MOT?
FL53 VFD has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2024.
Is FL53 VFD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 VFD 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 FL53 VFD?
FL53 VFD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.