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FM53 JXD

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
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 1600cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 119,745 miles on the clock, averaging 6,312 miles per year, below 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 FM53 JXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,312

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,745 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,312
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 JXD 29k52k74k97k120k '07'21'14

Check FM53 JXD

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,745 miles
Since last MOT+8,458 miles
PASS
Mileage111,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,287 miles
Since last MOT+9,928 miles
PASS
Mileage101,359 miles
Since last MOT+9,015 miles
PASS
Mileage92,344 miles
Since last MOT+777 miles
PASS
Mileage91,567 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,562 miles
Since last MOT+2,585 miles
PASS
Mileage88,977 miles
Since last MOT+7,971 miles
PASS
Mileage81,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,006 miles
Since last MOT+2,430 miles
PASS
Mileage78,576 miles
Since last MOT+1,646 miles
PASS
Mileage76,930 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,929 miles
Since last MOT+1,747 miles
PASS
Mileage75,182 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,180 miles
Since last MOT+11,786 miles
PASS
Mileage63,394 miles
Since last MOT+11,967 miles
PASS
Mileage51,427 miles
Since last MOT+11,181 miles
PASS
Mileage40,246 miles
Since last MOT+11,021 miles
PASS
Mileage29,225 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 JXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FM53 JXD

What car is FM53 JXD?

FM53 JXD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FM53 JXD?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 JXD was 119,745 miles, recorded on 27 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 JXD passed its MOT?

FM53 JXD has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2021.

Is FM53 JXD ULEZ compliant?

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

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