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SE53 OXB

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 207,710 miles on the clock, averaging 10,578 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 SE53 OXB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
207,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,578

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading207,710 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,281
Average per year10,578
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SE53 OXB 10k60k109k158k208k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,710 miles
Since last MOT+13,281 miles
PASS
Mileage194,429 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,385 miles
Since last MOT+14,485 miles
PASS
Mileage179,900 miles
Since last MOT+13,606 miles
PASS
Mileage166,294 miles
Since last MOT+13,700 miles
PASS
Mileage152,594 miles
Since last MOT+10,180 miles
PASS
Mileage142,414 miles
Since last MOT+12,437 miles
PASS
Mileage129,977 miles
Since last MOT+11,292 miles
PASS
Mileage118,685 miles
Since last MOT+10,919 miles
PASS
Mileage107,766 miles
Since last MOT+9,319 miles
PASS
Mileage98,447 miles
Since last MOT+11,085 miles
PASS
Mileage87,362 miles
Since last MOT+9,298 miles
PASS
Mileage78,064 miles
Since last MOT+12,730 miles
PASS
Mileage65,334 miles
Since last MOT+10,966 miles
PASS
Mileage54,368 miles
Since last MOT+10,421 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,947 miles
Since last MOT+8,666 miles
PASS
Mileage35,281 miles
Since last MOT+9,053 miles
PASS
Mileage26,228 miles
Since last MOT+7,615 miles
PASS
Mileage18,613 miles
Since last MOT+8,404 miles
PASS
Mileage10,209 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 OXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SE53 OXB

What car is SE53 OXB?

SE53 OXB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SE53 OXB?

The last recorded mileage for SE53 OXB was 207,710 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE53 OXB passed its MOT?

SE53 OXB has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2025.

Is SE53 OXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE53 OXB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SE53 OXB?

SE53 OXB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.