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SC53 USH

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 105,948 miles on the clock, averaging 4,315 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 USH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
105,948
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,315

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading105,948 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,315
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 USH 22k43k64k85k106k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,948 miles
Since last MOT+2,241 miles
PASS
Mileage103,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,540 miles
PASS
Mileage101,167 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,165 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage97,228 miles
Since last MOT+2,969 miles
PASS
Mileage94,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,400 miles
PASS
Mileage90,859 miles
Since last MOT+625 miles
PASS
Mileage90,234 miles
Since last MOT+846 miles
PASS
Mileage89,388 miles
Since last MOT+704 miles
PASS
Mileage88,684 miles
Since last MOT+1,253 miles
PASS
Mileage87,431 miles
Since last MOT+1,541 miles
PASS
Mileage85,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,890 miles
Since last MOT+2,753 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,137 miles
Since last MOT+2,901 miles
PASS
Mileage80,236 miles
Since last MOT+7,194 miles
PASS
Mileage73,042 miles
Since last MOT+7,286 miles
PASS
Mileage65,756 miles
Since last MOT+10,874 miles
PASS
Mileage54,882 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,837 miles
Since last MOT+10,055 miles
PASS
Mileage44,782 miles
Since last MOT+7,335 miles
PASS
Mileage37,447 miles
Since last MOT+8,696 miles
PASS
Mileage28,751 miles
Since last MOT+6,551 miles
PASS
Mileage22,200 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 USH
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 USH

What car is SC53 USH?

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

What is the mileage of SC53 USH?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 USH was 105,948 miles, recorded on 26 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 USH passed its MOT?

SC53 USH has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2026.

Is SC53 USH ULEZ compliant?

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

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