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SC53 GFZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 221,135 miles on the clock, averaging 11,654 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SC53 GFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
221,135
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,654

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading221,135 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,689
Average per year11,654
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 GFZ 58k99k140k180k221k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage221,135 miles
Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage213,446 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage208,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,205 miles
PASS
Mileage203,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,101 miles
PASS
Mileage198,042 miles
Since last MOT+3,806 miles
PASS
Mileage194,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
Mileage190,048 miles
Since last MOT+5,344 miles
PASS
Mileage184,704 miles
Since last MOT+21,533 miles
PASS
Mileage163,171 miles
Since last MOT+13,962 miles
PASS
Mileage149,209 miles
Since last MOT+17,279 miles
PASS
Mileage131,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,930 miles
Since last MOT+10,949 miles
PASS
Mileage120,981 miles
Since last MOT+16,510 miles
PASS
Mileage104,471 miles
Since last MOT+46,328 miles
PASS
Mileage58,143 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 GFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SC53 GFZ

What car is SC53 GFZ?

SC53 GFZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC53 GFZ?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 GFZ was 221,135 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 GFZ passed its MOT?

SC53 GFZ has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2020.

Is SC53 GFZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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