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SB53 UNJ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 97,442 miles on the clock, averaging 3,974 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 UNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,442
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,974

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

Low mileage
Latest reading97,442 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,045
Average per year3,974
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 UNJ 29k46k63k80k97k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage97,442 miles
Since last MOT+3,045 miles
PASS
Mileage94,397 miles
Since last MOT+2,197 miles
PASS
Mileage92,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage89,801 miles
Since last MOT+1,434 miles
PASS
Mileage88,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,973 miles
PASS
Mileage81,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage77,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,890 miles
PASS
Mileage74,083 miles
Since last MOT+3,323 miles
PASS
Mileage70,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,760 miles
Since last MOT+3,783 miles
PASS
Mileage66,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,281 miles
PASS
Mileage63,696 miles
Since last MOT+3,514 miles
PASS
Mileage60,182 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage56,139 miles
Since last MOT+3,796 miles
PASS
Mileage52,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,343 miles
Since last MOT+4,209 miles
PASS
Mileage48,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage42,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage36,467 miles
Since last MOT+7,699 miles
PASS
Mileage28,768 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 UNJ
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 UNJ

What car is SB53 UNJ?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 UNJ?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 UNJ was 97,442 miles, recorded on 29 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 UNJ passed its MOT?

SB53 UNJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 29 Feb 2024.

Is SB53 UNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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