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 2324cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 117,060 miles on the clock, averaging 8,237 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SB53 UPK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 117,060 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,764 |
| Average per year | 8,237 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB53 UPK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2324cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SB53 UPK
What car is SB53 UPK?
SB53 UPK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB53 UPK?
The last recorded mileage for SB53 UPK was 117,060 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB53 UPK passed its MOT?
SB53 UPK has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 13 Jan 2018.
Is SB53 UPK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 UPK 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 UPK?
SB53 UPK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.