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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 131,150 miles on the clock, averaging 5,450 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SB53 CFF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,150 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17 |
| Average per year | 5,450 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB53 CFF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SB53 CFF
What car is SB53 CFF?
SB53 CFF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB53 CFF?
The last recorded mileage for SB53 CFF was 131,150 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB53 CFF passed its MOT?
SB53 CFF has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2022.
Is SB53 CFF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 CFF 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 CFF?
SB53 CFF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.