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SB53 EHU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 125,680 miles on the clock, averaging 7,775 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 EHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,680
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,775

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,680 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,775
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 EHU 25k50k75k100k126k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,188 miles
PASS
Mileage123,492 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,846 miles
Since last MOT+7,571 miles
PASS
Mileage116,275 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,253 miles
Since last MOT+11,189 miles
PASS
Mileage105,064 miles
Since last MOT+7,941 miles
PASS
Mileage97,123 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,093 miles
Since last MOT+10,242 miles
PASS
Mileage86,851 miles
Since last MOT+4,028 miles
PASS
Mileage82,823 miles
Since last MOT+5,978 miles
PASS
Mileage76,845 miles
Since last MOT+10,071 miles
PASS
Mileage66,774 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,323 miles
PASS
Mileage59,444 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,439 miles
Since last MOT+9,475 miles
PASS
Mileage49,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,487 miles
PASS
Mileage40,477 miles
Since last MOT+7,697 miles
PASS
Mileage32,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,100 miles
PASS
Mileage24,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,680 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 EHU
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 EHU

What car is SB53 EHU?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 EHU?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 EHU was 125,680 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 EHU passed its MOT?

SB53 EHU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2019.

Is SB53 EHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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