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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 127,628 miles on the clock, averaging 7,276 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 URD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 127,628 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,886 |
| Average per year | 7,276 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB53 URD |
| 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 URD
What car is SB53 URD?
SB53 URD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB53 URD?
The last recorded mileage for SB53 URD was 127,628 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB53 URD passed its MOT?
SB53 URD has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 23 Sep 2019.
Is SB53 URD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 URD 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 URD?
SB53 URD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.