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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 153,233 miles on the clock, averaging 11,597 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 SB53 APX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 153,233 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 100 |
| Average per year | 11,597 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB53 APX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SB53 APX
What car is SB53 APX?
SB53 APX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.
What is the mileage of SB53 APX?
The last recorded mileage for SB53 APX was 153,233 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB53 APX passed its MOT?
SB53 APX has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2017.
Is SB53 APX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 APX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 APX?
SB53 APX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.