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SB53 PZN

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 115,659 miles on the clock, averaging 6,480 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 PZN

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,659
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,480

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,659 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,480
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 PZN 22k46k69k92k116k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,659 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,658 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage110,881 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage104,942 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,939 miles
Since last MOT+8,620 miles
PASS
Mileage96,319 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,317 miles
Since last MOT+7,497 miles
PASS
Mileage88,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,032 miles
PASS
Mileage81,788 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,787 miles
Since last MOT+8,461 miles
PASS
Mileage73,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
PASS
Mileage69,189 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,070 miles
Since last MOT+5,707 miles
PASS
Mileage63,363 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage60,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,220 miles
Since last MOT+11,503 miles
PASS
Mileage48,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,390 miles
PASS
Mileage37,327 miles
Since last MOT+11,123 miles
PASS
Mileage26,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,817 miles
PASS
Mileage22,387 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 PZN
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 PZN

What car is SB53 PZN?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 PZN?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 PZN was 115,659 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 PZN passed its MOT?

SB53 PZN has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2020.

Is SB53 PZN ULEZ compliant?

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

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