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SB53 MWU

2003 Volkswagen Bora · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 111,874 miles on the clock, averaging 6,908 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 MWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,908

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,874 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,999
Average per year6,908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 MWU 40k58k76k94k112k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage111,874 miles
Since last MOT+1,999 miles
PASS
Mileage109,875 miles
Since last MOT+9,669 miles
PASS
Mileage100,206 miles
PASS
Mileage104,341 miles
Since last MOT+1,919 miles
PASS
Mileage102,422 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,419 miles
Since last MOT+7,049 miles
PASS
Mileage95,370 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,369 miles
Since last MOT+11,251 miles
PASS
Mileage84,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,118 miles
Since last MOT+11,536 miles
PASS
Mileage72,582 miles
Since last MOT+11,040 miles
PASS
Mileage61,542 miles
Since last MOT+10,581 miles
PASS
Mileage50,961 miles
Since last MOT+9,978 miles
PASS
Mileage40,983 miles
Since last MOT+658 miles
PASS
Mileage40,325 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 MWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 MWU

What car is SB53 MWU?

SB53 MWU is an black Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 MWU?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 MWU was 111,874 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 MWU passed its MOT?

SB53 MWU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 27 Mar 2017.

Is SB53 MWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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