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 127,199 miles on the clock, averaging 10,602 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SA53 YZO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 127,199 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,024 |
| Average per year | 10,602 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SA53 YZO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 YZO
What car is SA53 YZO?
SA53 YZO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SA53 YZO?
The last recorded mileage for SA53 YZO was 127,199 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA53 YZO passed its MOT?
SA53 YZO has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 20 Apr 2016.
Is SA53 YZO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 YZO 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 YZO?
SA53 YZO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.