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SF53 VJL

2004 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 136,888 miles on the clock, averaging 4,642 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SF53 VJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,888
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,642

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 reading136,888 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,196
Average per year4,642
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF53 VJL 101k110k119k128k137k '06'14'09

Check SF53 VJL

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,888 miles
Since last MOT+8,196 miles
PASS
Mileage128,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,068 miles
PASS
Mileage118,624 miles
PASS
Mileage210,636 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,520 miles
Since last MOT+12,439 miles
PASS
Mileage198,081 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,018 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,026 miles
Since last MOT+16,562 miles
PASS
Mileage180,464 miles
Since last MOT+37,681 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,783 miles
Since last MOT+41,382 miles
PASS
Mileage101,401 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 VJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SF53 VJL

What car is SF53 VJL?

SF53 VJL is an red Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SF53 VJL?

The last recorded mileage for SF53 VJL was 136,888 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF53 VJL passed its MOT?

SF53 VJL has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2014.

Is SF53 VJL ULEZ compliant?

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

SF53 VJL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.