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SF53 UDD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 69,948 miles on the clock, averaging 4,623 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SF53 UDD

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,948
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,623

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,948 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,201
Average per year4,623
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF53 UDD 28k38k49k59k70k '07'16'09

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage63,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,022 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,958 miles
PASS
Mileage54,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,253 miles
PASS
Mileage49,514 miles
Since last MOT+928 miles
PASS
Mileage48,586 miles
Since last MOT+990 miles
PASS
Mileage47,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,444 miles
PASS
Mileage43,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,152 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage35,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage27,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,737 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 UDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SF53 UDD

What car is SF53 UDD?

SF53 UDD is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SF53 UDD?

The last recorded mileage for SF53 UDD was 69,948 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF53 UDD passed its MOT?

SF53 UDD has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2016.

Is SF53 UDD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF53 UDD 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 SF53 UDD?

SF53 UDD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.