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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 93,903 miles on the clock, averaging 6,383 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SC53 UPM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,903 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,026 |
| Average per year | 6,383 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SC53 UPM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SC — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SC53 UPM
What car is SC53 UPM?
SC53 UPM is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SC53 UPM?
The last recorded mileage for SC53 UPM was 93,903 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SC53 UPM passed its MOT?
SC53 UPM has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2018.
Is SC53 UPM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC53 UPM 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 UPM?
SC53 UPM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.