Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 104,171 miles on the clock, averaging 6,135 miles per year, 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 SD53 UWL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 104,171 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,234 |
| Average per year | 6,135 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SD53 UWL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 UWL
What car is SD53 UWL?
SD53 UWL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SD53 UWL?
The last recorded mileage for SD53 UWL was 104,171 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SD53 UWL passed its MOT?
SD53 UWL has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2018.
Is SD53 UWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 UWL 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 UWL?
SD53 UWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.