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FT53 JDX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 192,938 miles on the clock, averaging 11,431 miles per year, above 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 JDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,431

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading192,938 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,431
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT53 JDX 33k73k113k153k193k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,938 miles
Since last MOT+1,204 miles
PASS
Mileage191,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,734 miles
Since last MOT+3,669 miles
PASS
Mileage188,065 miles
Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
Mileage183,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,877 miles
Since last MOT+8,159 miles
PASS
Mileage175,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,718 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage170,178 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,729 miles
Since last MOT+6,577 miles
PASS
Mileage164,152 miles
Since last MOT+8,877 miles
PASS
Mileage155,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,275 miles
Since last MOT+9,806 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,469 miles
Since last MOT+9,338 miles
PASS
Mileage136,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,131 miles
Since last MOT+21,685 miles
PASS
Mileage114,446 miles
Since last MOT+23,834 miles
PASS
Mileage90,612 miles
Since last MOT+30,059 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,553 miles
Since last MOT+13,413 miles
PASS
Mileage47,140 miles
Since last MOT+14,640 miles
PASS
Mileage32,500 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 JDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 JDX

What car is FT53 JDX?

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

What is the mileage of FT53 JDX?

The last recorded mileage for FT53 JDX was 192,938 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT53 JDX passed its MOT?

FT53 JDX has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2021.

Is FT53 JDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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