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SB53 EJG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 170,186 miles on the clock, averaging 9,759 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 EJG

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,759

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,186 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year9,759
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 EJG 61k89k116k143k170k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,186 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,171 miles
Since last MOT+9,451 miles
PASS
Mileage160,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,720 miles
Since last MOT+12,052 miles
PASS
Mileage148,668 miles
Since last MOT+8,955 miles
PASS
Mileage139,713 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,610 miles
Since last MOT+12,269 miles
PASS
Mileage127,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,341 miles
Since last MOT+28,517 miles
PASS
Mileage98,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,824 miles
Since last MOT+17,153 miles
PASS
Mileage81,671 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,660 miles
Since last MOT+13,483 miles
PASS
Mileage68,177 miles
PASS
Mileage120,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,387 miles
Since last MOT+11,558 miles
PASS
Mileage108,829 miles
Since last MOT+20,812 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,017 miles
Since last MOT+26,523 miles
PASS
Mileage61,494 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 EJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 EJG

What car is SB53 EJG?

SB53 EJG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 EJG?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 EJG was 170,186 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 EJG passed its MOT?

SB53 EJG has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2018.

Is SB53 EJG ULEZ compliant?

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

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