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SB53 WXH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 115,831 miles on the clock, averaging 5,183 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 WXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,831
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,183

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,831 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,039
Average per year5,183
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 WXH 34k54k75k95k116k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,831 miles
Since last MOT+3,039 miles
PASS
Mileage112,792 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,790 miles
Since last MOT+1,458 miles
PASS
Mileage111,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,332 miles
Since last MOT+2,849 miles
PASS
Mileage108,483 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,471 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage104,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,792 miles
PASS
Mileage100,599 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage94,495 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage90,413 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,147 miles
PASS
Mileage87,264 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,263 miles
Since last MOT+4,625 miles
PASS
Mileage82,638 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,636 miles
Since last MOT+5,920 miles
PASS
Mileage76,716 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,715 miles
Since last MOT+5,631 miles
PASS
Mileage71,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,970 miles
PASS
Mileage64,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage57,675 miles
Since last MOT+7,706 miles
PASS
Mileage49,969 miles
Since last MOT+8,641 miles
PASS
Mileage41,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,714 miles
PASS
Mileage33,614 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB53 WXH

What car is SB53 WXH?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 WXH?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 WXH was 115,831 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 WXH passed its MOT?

SB53 WXH has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 11 Oct 2022.

Is SB53 WXH ULEZ compliant?

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

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