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SC53 UKZ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 160,303 miles on the clock, averaging 9,758 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 UKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,303
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,758

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,303 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,240
Average per year9,758
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 UKZ 22k57k91k126k160k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage160,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,240 miles
PASS
Mileage154,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,063 miles
Since last MOT+18,842 miles
PASS
Mileage135,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,221 miles
Since last MOT+16,054 miles
PASS
Mileage119,167 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,079 miles
Since last MOT+6,364 miles
PASS
Mileage112,715 miles
Since last MOT+5,771 miles
PASS
Mileage106,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage101,183 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage95,601 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage88,578 miles
Since last MOT+8,275 miles
PASS
Mileage80,303 miles
Since last MOT+8,786 miles
PASS
Mileage71,517 miles
Since last MOT+11,692 miles
PASS
Mileage59,825 miles
Since last MOT+11,666 miles
PASS
Mileage48,159 miles
Since last MOT+10,914 miles
PASS
Mileage37,245 miles
Since last MOT+14,832 miles
PASS
Mileage22,413 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SC53 UKZ

What car is SC53 UKZ?

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

What is the mileage of SC53 UKZ?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 UKZ was 160,303 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 UKZ passed its MOT?

SC53 UKZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 20 Jan 2021.

Is SC53 UKZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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