Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 132,142 miles on the clock, averaging 11,133 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 SX53 FNL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 132,142 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,594 |
| Average per year | 11,133 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SX53 FNL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SX — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SX53 FNL
What car is SX53 FNL?
SX53 FNL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SX53 FNL?
The last recorded mileage for SX53 FNL was 132,142 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SX53 FNL passed its MOT?
SX53 FNL has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2016.
Is SX53 FNL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX53 FNL 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 SX53 FNL?
SX53 FNL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.