Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 77,902 miles on the clock, averaging 8,707 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SA53 VAO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 77,902 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 342 |
| Average per year | 8,707 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SA53 VAO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SA53 VAO
What car is SA53 VAO?
SA53 VAO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SA53 VAO?
The last recorded mileage for SA53 VAO was 77,902 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA53 VAO passed its MOT?
SA53 VAO has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2013.
Is SA53 VAO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 VAO 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 VAO?
SA53 VAO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.