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SB53 WWJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 141,200 miles on the clock, averaging 10,389 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 WWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,200
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,389

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,200 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30,379
Average per year10,389
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 WWJ 17k48k79k110k141k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,200 miles
Since last MOT+30,379 miles
PASS
Mileage110,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,821 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
PASS
Mileage104,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,173 miles
Since last MOT+6,709 miles
PASS
Mileage97,464 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,365 miles
Since last MOT+8,414 miles
PASS
Mileage88,951 miles
Since last MOT+216 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,735 miles
Since last MOT+12,021 miles
PASS
Mileage76,714 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage72,892 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,891 miles
Since last MOT+9,690 miles
PASS
Mileage63,201 miles
Since last MOT+12,233 miles
PASS
Mileage50,968 miles
Since last MOT+10,739 miles
PASS
Mileage40,229 miles
Since last MOT+10,193 miles
PASS
Mileage30,036 miles
Since last MOT+6,760 miles
PASS
Mileage23,276 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage16,865 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 WWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 WWJ

What car is SB53 WWJ?

SB53 WWJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 WWJ?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 WWJ was 141,200 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 WWJ passed its MOT?

SB53 WWJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.

Is SB53 WWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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