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SA53 VZB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 114,258 miles on the clock, averaging 10,221 miles per year, above 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 VZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,221

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading114,258 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,221
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 VZB 27k49k70k92k114k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,258 miles
Since last MOT+14,666 miles
PASS
Mileage99,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,592 miles
Since last MOT+11,021 miles
PASS
Mileage88,571 miles
Since last MOT+20,721 miles
PASS
Mileage67,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,193 miles
PASS
Mileage63,657 miles
Since last MOT+10,431 miles
PASS
Mileage53,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,613 miles
PASS
Mileage47,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,702 miles
PASS
Mileage42,911 miles
Since last MOT+16,237 miles
PASS
Mileage26,674 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SA53 VZB

What car is SA53 VZB?

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

What is the mileage of SA53 VZB?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 VZB was 114,258 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 VZB passed its MOT?

SA53 VZB has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2015.

Is SA53 VZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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