Vehicle summary
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 141,506 miles on the clock, averaging 8,083 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SB53 FBA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 141,506 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 39,071 |
| Average per year | 8,083 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB53 FBA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SB53 FBA
What car is SB53 FBA?
SB53 FBA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB53 FBA?
The last recorded mileage for SB53 FBA was 141,506 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB53 FBA passed its MOT?
SB53 FBA has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2020.
Is SB53 FBA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 FBA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SB53 FBA?
SB53 FBA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.