Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 80,860 miles on the clock, averaging 6,745 miles per year, below 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 FN53 NHG
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 80,860 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,745 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FN53 NHG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FN53 NHG
What car is FN53 NHG?
FN53 NHG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FN53 NHG?
The last recorded mileage for FN53 NHG was 80,860 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FN53 NHG passed its MOT?
FN53 NHG has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2017.
Is FN53 NHG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN53 NHG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is FN53 NHG?
FN53 NHG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.