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SA53 FYY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 85,041 miles on the clock, averaging 3,350 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SA53 FYY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
85,041
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,350

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,041 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,425
Average per year3,350
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 FYY 20k36k53k69k85k '06'26'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage79,616 miles
Since last MOT+8,609 miles
PASS
Mileage71,007 miles
Since last MOT+12,389 miles
PASS
Mileage58,618 miles
Since last MOT+1,920 miles
PASS
Mileage56,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,698 miles
Since last MOT+1,219 miles
PASS
Mileage55,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,479 miles
Since last MOT+1,209 miles
PASS
Mileage54,270 miles
Since last MOT+2,862 miles
PASS
Mileage51,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,342 miles
PASS
Mileage49,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,066 miles
Since last MOT+3,068 miles
PASS
Mileage45,998 miles
Since last MOT+3,616 miles
PASS
Mileage42,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,193 miles
PASS
Mileage38,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,189 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage33,709 miles
Since last MOT+2,497 miles
PASS
Mileage31,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage27,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,862 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,695 miles
Since last MOT+3,680 miles
PASS
Mileage20,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,015 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 FYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 FYY

What car is SA53 FYY?

SA53 FYY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 FYY?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 FYY was 85,041 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 FYY passed its MOT?

SA53 FYY has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.

Is SA53 FYY ULEZ compliant?

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

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