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SA53 FZO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 87,475 miles on the clock, averaging 5,848 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 SA53 FZO

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,475
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,848

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 reading87,475 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,328
Average per year5,848
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 FZO 21k38k54k71k87k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,475 miles
Since last MOT+10,328 miles
PASS
Mileage77,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,702 miles
PASS
Mileage74,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,531 miles
Since last MOT+1,593 miles
PASS
Mileage70,938 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,943 miles
Since last MOT+3,554 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,389 miles
Since last MOT+5,432 miles
PASS
Mileage58,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,404 miles
PASS
Mileage52,553 miles
Since last MOT+9,060 miles
PASS
Mileage43,493 miles
Since last MOT+11,114 miles
PASS
Mileage32,379 miles
Since last MOT+11,432 miles
PASS
Mileage20,947 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SA53 FZO

What car is SA53 FZO?

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

What is the mileage of SA53 FZO?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 FZO was 87,475 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 FZO passed its MOT?

SA53 FZO has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2018.

Is SA53 FZO ULEZ compliant?

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

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