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SD53 SUA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 167,423 miles on the clock, averaging 10,687 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 SD53 SUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,687

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,423 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,687
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SD53 SUA 38k71k103k135k167k '06'18'12

Check SD53 SUA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,423 miles
Since last MOT+14,587 miles
PASS
Mileage152,836 miles
Since last MOT+15,762 miles
PASS
Mileage137,074 miles
Since last MOT+13,171 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,903 miles
Since last MOT+9,482 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,421 miles
Since last MOT+7,767 miles
PASS
Mileage106,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,654 miles
Since last MOT+8,854 miles
PASS
Mileage97,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,800 miles
Since last MOT+13,042 miles
PASS
Mileage84,758 miles
Since last MOT+10,885 miles
PASS
Mileage73,873 miles
Since last MOT+12,934 miles
PASS
Mileage60,939 miles
Since last MOT+10,213 miles
PASS
Mileage50,726 miles
Since last MOT+12,460 miles
PASS
Mileage38,266 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 SUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SD53 SUA

What car is SD53 SUA?

SD53 SUA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD53 SUA?

The last recorded mileage for SD53 SUA was 167,423 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD53 SUA passed its MOT?

SD53 SUA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2018.

Is SD53 SUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 SUA 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 SD53 SUA?

SD53 SUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.