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SB53 EZR

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 101,073 miles on the clock, averaging 6,831 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 EZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,073
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,831

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 reading101,073 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,831
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB53 EZR 22k42k62k81k101k '06'18'13

Check SB53 EZR

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage95,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,096 miles
Since last MOT+6,675 miles
PASS
Mileage88,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage83,596 miles
Since last MOT+3,780 miles
PASS
Mileage79,816 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage73,928 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,917 miles
Since last MOT+6,763 miles
PASS
Mileage67,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,154 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
PASS
Mileage59,994 miles
Since last MOT+239 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,755 miles
Since last MOT+8,754 miles
PASS
Mileage51,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage43,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,851 miles
PASS
Mileage35,056 miles
Since last MOT+12,872 miles
PASS
Mileage22,184 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,183 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 EZR
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 EZR

What car is SB53 EZR?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 EZR?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 EZR was 101,073 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 EZR passed its MOT?

SB53 EZR has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2018.

Is SB53 EZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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