Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 124,236 miles on the clock, averaging 6,157 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 HF53 HBN
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,236 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,157 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HF53 HBN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HF — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HF53 HBN
What car is HF53 HBN?
HF53 HBN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HF53 HBN?
The last recorded mileage for HF53 HBN was 124,236 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HF53 HBN passed its MOT?
HF53 HBN has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2025.
Is HF53 HBN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HF53 HBN 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 HF53 HBN?
HF53 HBN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.