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FV53 OAG

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 130,513 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 FV53 OAG

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,513
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,745

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 reading130,513 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,745
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV53 OAG 30k55k80k105k131k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,513 miles
Since last MOT+14,370 miles
PASS
Mileage116,143 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage111,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,357 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage104,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage98,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,224 miles
Since last MOT+10,591 miles
PASS
Mileage87,633 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,627 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
PASS
Mileage78,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,270 miles
Since last MOT+8,814 miles
PASS
Mileage69,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage61,379 miles
Since last MOT+4,198 miles
PASS
Mileage57,181 miles
Since last MOT+4,201 miles
PASS
Mileage52,980 miles
Since last MOT+5,260 miles
PASS
Mileage47,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
PASS
Mileage41,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage37,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,119 miles
PASS
Mileage30,266 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 OAG

What car is FV53 OAG?

FV53 OAG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2004.

What is the mileage of FV53 OAG?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 OAG was 130,513 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 OAG passed its MOT?

FV53 OAG has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2021.

Is FV53 OAG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 OAG 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 FV53 OAG?

FV53 OAG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.