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SB53 WWC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 165,340 miles on the clock, averaging 9,674 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 WWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,674

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,340 miles
Reading date
Miles last year80
Average per year9,674
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 WWC 20k56k93k129k165k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,340 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,260 miles
Since last MOT+255 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,005 miles
Since last MOT+2,448 miles
PASS
Mileage162,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,469 miles
PASS
Mileage158,088 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,059 miles
Since last MOT+6,845 miles
PASS
Mileage151,214 miles
Since last MOT+6,196 miles
PASS
Mileage145,018 miles
Since last MOT+15,307 miles
PASS
Mileage129,711 miles
Since last MOT+25,836 miles
PASS
Mileage103,875 miles
Since last MOT+28,597 miles
PASS
Mileage75,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,278 miles
Since last MOT+29,734 miles
PASS
Mileage45,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
PASS
Mileage42,227 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage39,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,443 miles
PASS
Mileage35,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,660 miles
PASS
Mileage32,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage28,382 miles
Since last MOT+2,330 miles
PASS
Mileage26,052 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage19,825 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 WWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 WWC

What car is SB53 WWC?

SB53 WWC is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 WWC?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 WWC was 165,340 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 WWC passed its MOT?

SB53 WWC has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2021.

Is SB53 WWC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 WWC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SB53 WWC?

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