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SA53 FLE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 112,370 miles on the clock, averaging 8,307 miles per year, around 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 SA53 FLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,307

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,370 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,307
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 FLE 13k38k63k88k112k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,370 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,367 miles
Since last MOT+19,158 miles
PASS
Mileage93,209 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,207 miles
Since last MOT+7,068 miles
PASS
Mileage86,139 miles
Since last MOT+11,251 miles
PASS
Mileage74,888 miles
Since last MOT+9,296 miles
PASS
Mileage65,592 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,548 miles
Since last MOT+10,443 miles
PASS
Mileage55,105 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage47,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage40,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,142 miles
PASS
Mileage33,804 miles
Since last MOT+6,814 miles
PASS
Mileage26,990 miles
Since last MOT+3,901 miles
PASS
Mileage23,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage18,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,417 miles
PASS
Mileage13,280 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 FLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 FLE

What car is SA53 FLE?

SA53 FLE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 FLE?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 FLE was 112,370 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 FLE passed its MOT?

SA53 FLE has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2018.

Is SA53 FLE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 FLE 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 SA53 FLE?

SA53 FLE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.