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FM53 RHO

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 85,739 miles on the clock, averaging 4,017 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FM53 RHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,739
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,017

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

Low mileage
Latest reading85,739 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,495
Average per year4,017
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 RHO 11k30k49k67k86k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
PASS
Mileage81,244 miles
Since last MOT+6,885 miles
PASS
Mileage74,359 miles
Since last MOT+8,046 miles
PASS
Mileage66,313 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,311 miles
Since last MOT+7,927 miles
PASS
Mileage58,384 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,383 miles
Since last MOT+7,800 miles
PASS
Mileage50,583 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,577 miles
Since last MOT+12,203 miles
PASS
Mileage38,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,677 miles
PASS
Mileage32,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,697 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
PASS
Mileage32,637 miles
Since last MOT+1,124 miles
PASS
Mileage31,513 miles
Since last MOT+2,051 miles
PASS
Mileage29,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,462 miles
Since last MOT+1,625 miles
PASS
Mileage27,837 miles
Since last MOT+2,497 miles
PASS
Mileage25,340 miles
Since last MOT+2,236 miles
PASS
Mileage23,104 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage20,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage17,869 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage15,532 miles
Since last MOT+2,405 miles
PASS
Mileage13,127 miles
Since last MOT+1,821 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,306 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 RHO
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 RHO

What car is FM53 RHO?

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

What is the mileage of FM53 RHO?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 RHO was 85,739 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 RHO passed its MOT?

FM53 RHO has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2025.

Is FM53 RHO ULEZ compliant?

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

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