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SF53 WDK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 102,302 miles on the clock, averaging 6,361 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 WDK

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,361

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,302 miles
Reading date
Miles last year121
Average per year6,361
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF53 WDK 17k38k60k81k102k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage102,302 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,181 miles
Since last MOT+9,626 miles
PASS
Mileage92,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,555 miles
Since last MOT+8,840 miles
PASS
Mileage83,715 miles
Since last MOT+3,092 miles
PASS
Mileage80,623 miles
Since last MOT+1,803 miles
PASS
Mileage78,820 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage77,101 miles
Since last MOT+1,434 miles
PASS
Mileage75,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,667 miles
Since last MOT+892 miles
PASS
Mileage74,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage71,981 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage63,233 miles
Since last MOT+14,477 miles
PASS
Mileage48,756 miles
Since last MOT+9,938 miles
PASS
Mileage38,818 miles
Since last MOT+10,232 miles
PASS
Mileage28,586 miles
Since last MOT+11,640 miles
PASS
Mileage16,946 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 WDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SF53 WDK

What car is SF53 WDK?

SF53 WDK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SF53 WDK?

The last recorded mileage for SF53 WDK was 102,302 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF53 WDK passed its MOT?

SF53 WDK has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 6 Mar 2020.

Is SF53 WDK ULEZ compliant?

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

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