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SB53 FNZ

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 138,853 miles on the clock, averaging 11,965 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 FNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,853
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,965

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,853 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,965
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 FNZ 38k63k88k114k139k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,853 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,851 miles
Since last MOT+7,714 miles
PASS
Mileage131,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,571 miles
PASS
Mileage124,566 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,361 miles
PASS
Mileage116,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,196 miles
Since last MOT+13,877 miles
PASS
Mileage102,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,319 miles
Since last MOT+25,318 miles
PASS
Mileage77,001 miles
Since last MOT+16,902 miles
PASS
Mileage60,099 miles
Since last MOT+3,067 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,032 miles
Since last MOT+10,298 miles
PASS
Mileage46,734 miles
Since last MOT+8,876 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,858 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 FNZ
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 FNZ

What car is SB53 FNZ?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 FNZ?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 FNZ was 138,853 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 FNZ passed its MOT?

SB53 FNZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2015.

Is SB53 FNZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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