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SD53 WRE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 84,884 miles on the clock, averaging 8,090 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 WRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,884
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,090

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading84,884 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,090
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SD53 WRE 31k45k58k71k85k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,884 miles
Since last MOT+10,740 miles
PASS
Mileage74,144 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,131 miles
Since last MOT+10,110 miles
PASS
Mileage64,021 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
PASS
Mileage55,658 miles
Since last MOT+8,230 miles
PASS
Mileage47,428 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage39,752 miles
Since last MOT+8,596 miles
PASS
Mileage31,156 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 WRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SD53 WRE

What car is SD53 WRE?

SD53 WRE is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD53 WRE?

The last recorded mileage for SD53 WRE was 84,884 miles, recorded on 20 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD53 WRE passed its MOT?

SD53 WRE has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2013.

Is SD53 WRE ULEZ compliant?

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

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