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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 104,997 miles on the clock, averaging 8,131 miles per year, around 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 SD53 NSV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 104,997 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 8,131 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SD53 NSV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SD — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SD53 NSV
What car is SD53 NSV?
SD53 NSV is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SD53 NSV?
The last recorded mileage for SD53 NSV was 104,997 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SD53 NSV passed its MOT?
SD53 NSV has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2016.
Is SD53 NSV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 NSV 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 SD53 NSV?
SD53 NSV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.