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SA53 VYZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 134,707 miles on the clock, averaging 7,318 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SA53 VYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,707
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,318

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

Below average
Latest reading134,707 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,629
Average per year7,318
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA53 VYZ 31k57k83k109k135k '06'20'14

Check SA53 VYZ

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,629 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,078 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage125,578 miles
Since last MOT+10,669 miles
PASS
Mileage114,909 miles
Since last MOT+600 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,309 miles
Since last MOT+12,355 miles
PASS
Mileage101,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage97,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,480 miles
Since last MOT+4,893 miles
PASS
Mileage92,587 miles
Since last MOT+6,338 miles
PASS
Mileage86,249 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage80,370 miles
Since last MOT+5,708 miles
PASS
Mileage74,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,662 miles
Since last MOT+6,281 miles
PASS
Mileage68,381 miles
Since last MOT+8,680 miles
PASS
Mileage59,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,701 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,972 miles
Since last MOT+5,914 miles
PASS
Mileage46,058 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,041 miles
Since last MOT+7,448 miles
PASS
Mileage38,593 miles
Since last MOT+7,745 miles
PASS
Mileage30,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,848 miles

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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

RegistrationSA53 VYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 VYZ

What car is SA53 VYZ?

SA53 VYZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 VYZ?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 VYZ was 134,707 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 VYZ passed its MOT?

SA53 VYZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2020.

Is SA53 VYZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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