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SB53 PZM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 130,234 miles on the clock, averaging 10,140 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 PZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,234
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
10,140

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 reading130,234 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,140
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB53 PZM 28k53k79k105k130k '06'17'14

Check SB53 PZM

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,234 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage123,119 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,115 miles
Since last MOT+9,734 miles
PASS
Mileage113,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,381 miles
Since last MOT+9,217 miles
PASS
Mileage104,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,164 miles
Since last MOT+17,292 miles
PASS
Mileage86,872 miles
Since last MOT+10,058 miles
PASS
Mileage76,814 miles
Since last MOT+6,415 miles
PASS
Mileage70,399 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage61,389 miles
Since last MOT+11,301 miles
PASS
Mileage50,088 miles
Since last MOT+11,805 miles
PASS
Mileage38,283 miles
Since last MOT+10,666 miles
PASS
Mileage27,617 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 PZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 PZM

What car is SB53 PZM?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 PZM?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 PZM was 130,234 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 PZM passed its MOT?

SB53 PZM has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2017.

Is SB53 PZM ULEZ compliant?

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

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