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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 14 (50% pass rate). It has 125,366 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SB53 UPV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 125,366 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 44 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB53 UPV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 UPV
What car is SB53 UPV?
SB53 UPV is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB53 UPV?
The last recorded mileage for SB53 UPV was 125,366 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB53 UPV passed its MOT?
SB53 UPV has had 28 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (14 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2020.
Is SB53 UPV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 UPV 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 UPV?
SB53 UPV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.