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 2013 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1197cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 55,334 miles on the clock, averaging 3,695 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for SE53 RNA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 55,334 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,348 |
| Average per year | 3,695 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SE53 RNA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SE — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SE53 RNA
What car is SE53 RNA?
SE53 RNA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2013.
What is the mileage of SE53 RNA?
The last recorded mileage for SE53 RNA was 55,334 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SE53 RNA passed its MOT?
SE53 RNA has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Jul 2026.
Is SE53 RNA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE53 RNA is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SE53 RNA?
SE53 RNA is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.