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SC53 PZZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 32,678 miles on the clock, averaging 2,175 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 SC53 PZZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
32,678
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,175

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

Low mileage
Latest reading32,678 miles
Reading date
Miles last year889
Average per year2,175
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 PZZ 6k13k19k26k33k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage32,678 miles
Since last MOT+889 miles
PASS
Mileage31,789 miles
Since last MOT+1,034 miles
PASS
Mileage30,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,755 miles
Since last MOT+1,943 miles
PASS
Mileage28,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,160 miles
PASS
Mileage26,652 miles
Since last MOT+1,594 miles
PASS
Mileage25,058 miles
Since last MOT+2,151 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,907 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
PASS
Mileage20,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,930 miles
Since last MOT+1,832 miles
PASS
Mileage19,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,226 miles
PASS
Mileage16,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,031 miles
PASS
Mileage12,841 miles
Since last MOT+2,204 miles
PASS
Mileage10,637 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage6,231 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 PZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SC53 PZZ

What car is SC53 PZZ?

SC53 PZZ is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC53 PZZ?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 PZZ was 32,678 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 PZZ passed its MOT?

SC53 PZZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2019.

Is SC53 PZZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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