Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 79,011 miles on the clock, averaging 6,027 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for FM53 UPB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,011 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,699 |
| Average per year | 6,027 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FM53 UPB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FM53 UPB
What car is FM53 UPB?
FM53 UPB is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of FM53 UPB?
The last recorded mileage for FM53 UPB was 79,011 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM53 UPB passed its MOT?
FM53 UPB has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2015.
Is FM53 UPB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM53 UPB 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 UPB?
FM53 UPB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.