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SB53 FNK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 192,513 miles on the clock, averaging 11,759 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 FNK

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,513
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,759

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 reading192,513 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,759
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB53 FNK 44k81k118k155k193k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,513 miles
Since last MOT+15,274 miles
PASS
Mileage177,239 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,236 miles
Since last MOT+8,082 miles
PASS
Mileage169,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,154 miles
Since last MOT+11,256 miles
PASS
Mileage157,898 miles
Since last MOT+8,498 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,400 miles
Since last MOT+15,925 miles
PASS
Mileage133,475 miles
Since last MOT+15,933 miles
PASS
Mileage117,542 miles
Since last MOT+14,294 miles
PASS
Mileage103,248 miles
Since last MOT+12,092 miles
PASS
Mileage91,156 miles
Since last MOT+8,542 miles
PASS
Mileage82,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,988 miles
PASS
Mileage73,626 miles
Since last MOT+10,855 miles
PASS
Mileage62,771 miles
Since last MOT+8,938 miles
PASS
Mileage53,833 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage49,490 miles
Since last MOT+5,646 miles
PASS
Mileage43,844 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 FNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 FNK

What car is SB53 FNK?

SB53 FNK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 FNK?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 FNK was 192,513 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 FNK passed its MOT?

SB53 FNK has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2019.

Is SB53 FNK ULEZ compliant?

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

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