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SB53 UWV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 108,646 miles on the clock, averaging 6,244 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 UWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,646
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,244

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

Below average
Latest reading108,646 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,244
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 UWV 13k37k61k85k109k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,646 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,641 miles
Since last MOT+9,176 miles
PASS
Mileage99,465 miles
Since last MOT+7,608 miles
PASS
Mileage91,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,368 miles
PASS
Mileage86,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,489 miles
Since last MOT+3,163 miles
PASS
Mileage83,326 miles
Since last MOT+3,559 miles
PASS
Mileage79,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,071 miles
PASS
Mileage76,696 miles
Since last MOT+11,566 miles
PASS
Mileage65,130 miles
Since last MOT+12,274 miles
PASS
Mileage52,856 miles
Since last MOT+10,413 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,456 miles
PASS
Mileage37,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,035 miles
PASS
Mileage33,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage29,586 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage23,984 miles
Since last MOT+4,812 miles
PASS
Mileage19,172 miles
Since last MOT+6,295 miles
PASS
Mileage12,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,877 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 UWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 UWV

What car is SB53 UWV?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 UWV?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 UWV was 108,646 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 UWV passed its MOT?

SB53 UWV has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2022.

Is SB53 UWV ULEZ compliant?

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

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