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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 182,352 miles on the clock, averaging 9,279 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SA53 VTE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 182,352 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,668 |
| Average per year | 9,279 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SA53 VTE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SA53 VTE
What car is SA53 VTE?
SA53 VTE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SA53 VTE?
The last recorded mileage for SA53 VTE was 182,352 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA53 VTE passed its MOT?
SA53 VTE has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 20 Sep 2022.
Is SA53 VTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 VTE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SA53 VTE?
SA53 VTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.