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SB53 AOX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 129,170 miles on the clock, averaging 5,771 miles per year, below 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 SB53 AOX

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,170
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,771

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,170 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,745
Average per year5,771
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 AOX 36k60k83k106k129k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,170 miles
Since last MOT+7,745 miles
PASS
Mileage121,425 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,413 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,328 miles
PASS
Mileage112,968 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,904 miles
Since last MOT+8,215 miles
PASS
Mileage104,689 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage101,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage98,658 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage95,475 miles
Since last MOT+2,240 miles
PASS
Mileage93,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,408 miles
PASS
Mileage88,827 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,818 miles
Since last MOT+7,688 miles
PASS
Mileage81,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,363 miles
PASS
Mileage74,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,236 miles
PASS
Mileage67,531 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage62,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,394 miles
PASS
Mileage54,928 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage48,412 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
PASS
Mileage43,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage36,394 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 AOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 AOX

What car is SB53 AOX?

SB53 AOX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 AOX?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 AOX was 129,170 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 AOX passed its MOT?

SB53 AOX has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2023.

Is SB53 AOX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 AOX 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 SB53 AOX?

SB53 AOX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.