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SB53 DZL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 98,653 miles on the clock, averaging 7,023 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 DZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,653
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,023

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 reading98,653 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,023
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB53 DZL 20k40k59k79k99k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,653 miles
Since last MOT+3,483 miles
PASS
Mileage95,170 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,159 miles
Since last MOT+5,309 miles
PASS
Mileage89,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage83,038 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,037 miles
Since last MOT+6,430 miles
PASS
Mileage76,607 miles
Since last MOT+7,428 miles
PASS
Mileage69,179 miles
Since last MOT+8,224 miles
PASS
Mileage60,955 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,954 miles
Since last MOT+8,510 miles
PASS
Mileage52,444 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,375 miles
Since last MOT+7,987 miles
PASS
Mileage44,388 miles
Since last MOT+7,583 miles
PASS
Mileage36,805 miles
Since last MOT+8,440 miles
PASS
Mileage28,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,365 miles
Since last MOT+8,166 miles
PASS
Mileage20,199 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB53 DZL

What car is SB53 DZL?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 DZL?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 DZL was 98,653 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 DZL passed its MOT?

SB53 DZL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2018.

Is SB53 DZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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