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SB53 MWK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 155,287 miles on the clock, averaging 6,698 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 MWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,287
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
6,698

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading155,287 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,379
Average per year6,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 MWK 62k85k109k132k155k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
PASS
Mileage149,908 miles
Since last MOT+3,523 miles
PASS
Mileage146,385 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,708 miles
PASS
Mileage142,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,702 miles
PASS
Mileage138,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
Mileage135,030 miles
Since last MOT+5,621 miles
PASS
Mileage129,409 miles
Since last MOT+4,300 miles
PASS
Mileage125,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,738 miles
PASS
Mileage120,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage114,410 miles
Since last MOT+1,959 miles
PASS
Mileage112,451 miles
Since last MOT+217 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,234 miles
Since last MOT+22,539 miles
PASS
Mileage89,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,695 miles
Since last MOT+4,590 miles
PASS
Mileage85,105 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,104 miles
Since last MOT+23,066 miles
PASS
Mileage62,038 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,938 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 MWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 MWK

What car is SB53 MWK?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 MWK?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 MWK was 155,287 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 MWK passed its MOT?

SB53 MWK has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2020.

Is SB53 MWK ULEZ compliant?

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

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