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SC53 CXX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 115,711 miles on the clock, averaging 5,873 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SC53 CXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,711
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,873

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 reading115,711 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 CXX 54k69k85k100k116k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,711 miles
Since last MOT+12,711 miles
PASS
Mileage103,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage97,171 miles
Since last MOT+661 miles
PASS
Mileage96,510 miles
Since last MOT+1,183 miles
PASS
Mileage95,327 miles
Since last MOT+11,168 miles
PASS
Mileage84,159 miles
PASS
Mileage91,435 miles
Since last MOT+6,477 miles
PASS
Mileage84,958 miles
Since last MOT+8,944 miles
PASS
Mileage76,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,014 miles
Since last MOT+10,808 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,206 miles
Since last MOT+11,513 miles
PASS
Mileage53,693 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,963 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 CXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SC53 CXX

What car is SC53 CXX?

SC53 CXX is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC53 CXX?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 CXX was 115,711 miles, recorded on 30 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 CXX passed its MOT?

SC53 CXX has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2017.

Is SC53 CXX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC53 CXX 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 SC53 CXX?

SC53 CXX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.