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SB53 CHG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 102,512 miles on the clock, averaging 6,636 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 CHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,636

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,512 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,636
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 CHG 10k33k56k79k103k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,512 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,509 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage96,778 miles
Since last MOT+12,052 miles
PASS
Mileage84,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,726 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage78,594 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,593 miles
Since last MOT+9,409 miles
PASS
Mileage69,184 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,649 miles
PASS
Mileage66,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,772 miles
PASS
Mileage61,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,730 miles
PASS
Mileage51,973 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,963 miles
Since last MOT+13,079 miles
PASS
Mileage38,884 miles
Since last MOT+928 miles
PASS
Mileage37,956 miles
Since last MOT+3,165 miles
PASS
Mileage34,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,791 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage30,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,203 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage24,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,222 miles
PASS
Mileage19,521 miles
Since last MOT+4,601 miles
PASS
Mileage14,920 miles
Since last MOT+4,556 miles
PASS
Mileage10,364 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 CHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 CHG

What car is SB53 CHG?

SB53 CHG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 CHG?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 CHG was 102,512 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 CHG passed its MOT?

SB53 CHG has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2020.

Is SB53 CHG ULEZ compliant?

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

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