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SC53 UOD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 90,602 miles on the clock, averaging 5,163 miles per year, 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 UOD

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,163

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 reading90,602 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,163
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 UOD 16k35k53k72k91k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,602 miles
Since last MOT+3,779 miles
PASS
Mileage86,823 miles
Since last MOT+8,673 miles
PASS
Mileage78,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,150 miles
Since last MOT+1,554 miles
PASS
Mileage76,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,596 miles
Since last MOT+5,811 miles
PASS
Mileage70,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,785 miles
Since last MOT+8,383 miles
PASS
Mileage62,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,351 miles
PASS
Mileage56,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,051 miles
Since last MOT+7,043 miles
PASS
Mileage49,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,008 miles
Since last MOT+6,819 miles
PASS
Mileage42,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,189 miles
Since last MOT+6,156 miles
PASS
Mileage36,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,033 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage29,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
PASS
Mileage23,357 miles
Since last MOT+7,040 miles
PASS
Mileage16,317 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SC53 UOD

What car is SC53 UOD?

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

What is the mileage of SC53 UOD?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 UOD was 90,602 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 UOD passed its MOT?

SC53 UOD has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2021.

Is SC53 UOD ULEZ compliant?

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

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