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SB53 WWY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 81,606 miles on the clock, averaging 4,919 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 WWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,919

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,606 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,919
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB53 WWY 20k35k51k66k82k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,606 miles
Since last MOT+8,413 miles
PASS
Mileage73,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,840 miles
PASS
Mileage69,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage62,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,756 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage53,350 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,345 miles
Since last MOT+4,545 miles
PASS
Mileage48,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,336 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,464 miles
Since last MOT+4,934 miles
PASS
Mileage35,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,530 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage31,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,309 miles
PASS
Mileage28,554 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,760 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
PASS
Mileage20,030 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 WWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 WWY

What car is SB53 WWY?

SB53 WWY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 WWY?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 WWY was 81,606 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 WWY passed its MOT?

SB53 WWY has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2019.

Is SB53 WWY ULEZ compliant?

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

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