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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1600cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 96,743 miles on the clock, averaging 6,877 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 SF53 EMP
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 96,743 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,117 |
| Average per year | 6,877 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SF53 EMP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SF — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SF53 EMP
What car is SF53 EMP?
SF53 EMP is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.
What is the mileage of SF53 EMP?
The last recorded mileage for SF53 EMP was 96,743 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SF53 EMP passed its MOT?
SF53 EMP has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2018.
Is SF53 EMP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF53 EMP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SF53 EMP?
SF53 EMP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.