Vehicle summary
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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 153,605 miles on the clock, averaging 7,427 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 UPH
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 153,605 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,427 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FM53 UPH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 UPH
What car is FM53 UPH?
FM53 UPH is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of FM53 UPH?
The last recorded mileage for FM53 UPH was 153,605 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM53 UPH passed its MOT?
FM53 UPH has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2018.
Is FM53 UPH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM53 UPH 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 UPH?
FM53 UPH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.