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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 175,777 miles on the clock, averaging 8,835 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SD53 SUF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 175,777 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,835 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SD53 SUF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SD — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SD53 SUF
What car is SD53 SUF?
SD53 SUF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SD53 SUF?
The last recorded mileage for SD53 SUF was 175,777 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SD53 SUF passed its MOT?
SD53 SUF has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2020.
Is SD53 SUF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 SUF 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 SUF?
SD53 SUF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.