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SB53 WWD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 137,935 miles on the clock, averaging 5,460 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 WWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,935
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,460

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 reading137,935 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,262
Average per year5,460
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 WWD 33k59k86k112k138k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage137,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,262 miles
PASS
Mileage135,673 miles
Since last MOT+2,751 miles
PASS
Mileage132,922 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,910 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage130,070 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,025 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage126,742 miles
Since last MOT+2,795 miles
PASS
Mileage123,947 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage120,094 miles
Since last MOT+6,326 miles
PASS
Mileage113,768 miles
Since last MOT+5,918 miles
PASS
Mileage107,850 miles
Since last MOT+5,026 miles
PASS
Mileage102,824 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage97,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,259 miles
PASS
Mileage94,187 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage89,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage84,612 miles
Since last MOT+7,832 miles
PASS
Mileage76,780 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,693 miles
Since last MOT+9,137 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,556 miles
Since last MOT+10,229 miles
PASS
Mileage57,327 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage53,207 miles
Since last MOT+10,872 miles
PASS
Mileage42,335 miles
Since last MOT+9,216 miles
PASS
Mileage33,119 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB53 WWD

What car is SB53 WWD?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 WWD?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 WWD was 137,935 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 WWD passed its MOT?

SB53 WWD has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 26 Jan 2026.

Is SB53 WWD ULEZ compliant?

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

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