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FN53 NHM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 71,457 miles on the clock, averaging 2,606 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FN53 NHM

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,606

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,457 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,809
Average per year2,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 NHM 22k34k47k59k71k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,809 miles
PASS
Mileage68,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,507 miles
PASS
Mileage64,141 miles
Since last MOT+9,598 miles
PASS
Mileage54,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage51,408 miles
Since last MOT+1,050 miles
PASS
Mileage50,358 miles
Since last MOT+1,883 miles
PASS
Mileage48,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,496 miles
PASS
Mileage46,979 miles
Since last MOT+1,912 miles
PASS
Mileage45,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage41,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,825 miles
Since last MOT+1,825 miles
PASS
Mileage40,000 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage37,892 miles
Since last MOT+1,819 miles
PASS
Mileage36,073 miles
Since last MOT+1,727 miles
PASS
Mileage34,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,772 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,858 miles
PASS
Mileage30,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,101 miles
PASS
Mileage28,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,068 miles
PASS
Mileage26,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,307 miles
PASS
Mileage24,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,522 miles
PASS
Mileage21,718 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 NHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FN53 NHM

What car is FN53 NHM?

FN53 NHM is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FN53 NHM?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 NHM was 71,457 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 NHM passed its MOT?

FN53 NHM has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Sep 2025.

Is FN53 NHM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN53 NHM 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 NHM?

FN53 NHM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.