Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 94,442 miles on the clock, averaging 4,660 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 RAX
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 94,442 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 26 |
| Average per year | 4,660 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SC53 RAX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SC — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SC53 RAX
What car is SC53 RAX?
SC53 RAX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SC53 RAX?
The last recorded mileage for SC53 RAX was 94,442 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SC53 RAX passed its MOT?
SC53 RAX has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2021.
Is SC53 RAX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC53 RAX 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 RAX?
SC53 RAX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.