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FM53 OFE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 102,106 miles on the clock, averaging 8,957 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FM53 OFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,957

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading102,106 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,587
Average per year8,957
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM53 OFE 27k46k65k83k102k '07'15'11

Check FM53 OFE

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage102,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,587 miles
PASS
Mileage96,519 miles
Since last MOT+8,687 miles
PASS
Mileage87,832 miles
Since last MOT+12,411 miles
PASS
Mileage75,421 miles
Since last MOT+10,465 miles
PASS
Mileage64,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,956 miles
Since last MOT+9,721 miles
PASS
Mileage55,235 miles
Since last MOT+11,545 miles
PASS
Mileage43,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,690 miles
Since last MOT+9,423 miles
PASS
Mileage34,267 miles
Since last MOT+7,128 miles
PASS
Mileage27,139 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 OFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FM53 OFE

What car is FM53 OFE?

FM53 OFE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FM53 OFE?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 OFE was 102,106 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 OFE passed its MOT?

FM53 OFE has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 15 Jun 2015.

Is FM53 OFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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