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FT53 BLN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 138,226 miles on the clock, averaging 7,096 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 FT53 BLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,226
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,096

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,226 miles
Reading date
Miles last year134
Average per year7,096
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT53 BLN 24k52k81k110k138k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,226 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,092 miles
Since last MOT+4,960 miles
PASS
Mileage133,132 miles
Since last MOT+390 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,742 miles
Since last MOT+4,038 miles
PASS
Mileage128,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,991 miles
PASS
Mileage125,713 miles
Since last MOT+7,848 miles
PASS
Mileage117,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,865 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage113,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage107,174 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,173 miles
Since last MOT+6,555 miles
PASS
Mileage100,618 miles
Since last MOT+7,880 miles
PASS
Mileage92,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage85,062 miles
Since last MOT+7,774 miles
PASS
Mileage77,288 miles
Since last MOT+10,736 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,552 miles
Since last MOT+9,049 miles
PASS
Mileage57,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage51,647 miles
Since last MOT+8,648 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,999 miles
Since last MOT+9,731 miles
PASS
Mileage33,268 miles
Since last MOT+9,701 miles
PASS
Mileage23,567 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FT53 BLN

What car is FT53 BLN?

FT53 BLN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2004.

What is the mileage of FT53 BLN?

The last recorded mileage for FT53 BLN was 138,226 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT53 BLN passed its MOT?

FT53 BLN has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2023.

Is FT53 BLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT53 BLN 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 FT53 BLN?

FT53 BLN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.