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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 107,330 miles on the clock, averaging 6,737 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 UPK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 107,330 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,737 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FM53 UPK |
| 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 UPK
What car is FM53 UPK?
FM53 UPK is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of FM53 UPK?
The last recorded mileage for FM53 UPK was 107,330 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM53 UPK passed its MOT?
FM53 UPK has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2019.
Is FM53 UPK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM53 UPK 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 UPK?
FM53 UPK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.