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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 116,890 miles on the clock, averaging 8,661 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SD53 UGP
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
About average| Latest reading | 116,890 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 8,661 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SD53 UGP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SD — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SD53 UGP
What car is SD53 UGP?
SD53 UGP is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SD53 UGP?
The last recorded mileage for SD53 UGP was 116,890 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SD53 UGP passed its MOT?
SD53 UGP has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2017.
Is SD53 UGP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 UGP 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 UGP?
SD53 UGP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.