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FM53 AWY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1781cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 203,970 miles on the clock, averaging 9,133 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM53 AWY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
203,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,133

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,970 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,385
Average per year9,133
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 AWY 29k73k117k160k204k '07'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,970 miles
Since last MOT+3,385 miles
PASS
Mileage200,585 miles
Since last MOT+1,527 miles
PASS
Mileage199,058 miles
Since last MOT+2,214 miles
PASS
Mileage196,844 miles
Since last MOT+15,494 miles
PASS
Mileage181,350 miles
Since last MOT+17,610 miles
PASS
Mileage163,740 miles
Since last MOT+18,498 miles
PASS
Mileage145,242 miles
Since last MOT+17,961 miles
PASS
Mileage127,281 miles
Since last MOT+10,370 miles
PASS
Mileage116,911 miles
Since last MOT+9,835 miles
PASS
Mileage107,076 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage99,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,368 miles
Since last MOT+3,964 miles
PASS
Mileage95,404 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage88,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
PASS
Mileage83,032 miles
Since last MOT+6,537 miles
PASS
Mileage76,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
Mileage70,113 miles
Since last MOT+11,178 miles
PASS
Mileage58,935 miles
Since last MOT+9,686 miles
PASS
Mileage49,249 miles
Since last MOT+11,013 miles
PASS
Mileage38,236 miles
Since last MOT+9,082 miles
PASS
Mileage29,154 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 AWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FM53 AWY

What car is FM53 AWY?

FM53 AWY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FM53 AWY?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 AWY was 203,970 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 AWY passed its MOT?

FM53 AWY has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2026.

Is FM53 AWY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM53 AWY 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 FM53 AWY?

FM53 AWY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.