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SB53 UXE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Gold Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGold
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 98,045 miles on the clock, averaging 6,894 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 UXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,045
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,894

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,045 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,101
Average per year6,894
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 UXE 17k37k57k78k98k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage93,944 miles
Since last MOT+10,685 miles
PASS
Mileage83,259 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,253 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage81,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,320 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage73,596 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
PASS
Mileage69,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,593 miles
PASS
Mileage64,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,507 miles
PASS
Mileage59,708 miles
Since last MOT+12,526 miles
PASS
Mileage47,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,582 miles
PASS
Mileage38,600 miles
Since last MOT+8,095 miles
PASS
Mileage30,505 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,476 miles
Since last MOT+10,039 miles
PASS
Mileage20,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,880 miles
PASS
Mileage16,557 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB53 UXE

What car is SB53 UXE?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 UXE?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 UXE was 98,045 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 UXE passed its MOT?

SB53 UXE has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2018.

Is SB53 UXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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