Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 114,101 miles on the clock, averaging 8,664 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SB53 UPE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 114,101 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,839 |
| Average per year | 8,664 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB53 UPE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SB53 UPE
What car is SB53 UPE?
SB53 UPE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB53 UPE?
The last recorded mileage for SB53 UPE was 114,101 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB53 UPE passed its MOT?
SB53 UPE has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2017.
Is SB53 UPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 UPE 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 UPE?
SB53 UPE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.