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FM53 UJP

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 154,606 miles on the clock, averaging 8,431 miles per year, around 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 UJP

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,431

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,655
Average per year8,431
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 UJP 44k71k99k127k155k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,606 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage151,951 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,939 miles
Since last MOT+12,124 miles
PASS
Mileage139,815 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,810 miles
Since last MOT+16,222 miles
PASS
Mileage123,588 miles
Since last MOT+4,742 miles
PASS
Mileage118,846 miles
Since last MOT+14,879 miles
PASS
Mileage103,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage97,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
PASS
Mileage92,904 miles
Since last MOT+10,071 miles
PASS
Mileage82,833 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,829 miles
Since last MOT+9,898 miles
PASS
Mileage72,931 miles
Since last MOT+10,503 miles
PASS
Mileage62,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,428 miles
Since last MOT+8,873 miles
PASS
Mileage53,555 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,705 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage43,645 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 UJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FM53 UJP

What car is FM53 UJP?

FM53 UJP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FM53 UJP?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 UJP was 154,606 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 UJP passed its MOT?

FM53 UJP has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2020.

Is FM53 UJP ULEZ compliant?

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

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