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SH53 BZW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Beige Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBeige
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 94,550 miles on the clock, averaging 4,415 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 SH53 BZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,550
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,415

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

Low mileage
Latest reading94,550 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,153
Average per year4,415
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 BZW 24k42k59k77k95k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage88,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,397 miles
Since last MOT+2,461 miles
PASS
Mileage85,936 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,877 miles
Since last MOT+1,999 miles
PASS
Mileage83,878 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,129 miles
PASS
Mileage81,733 miles
Since last MOT+1,646 miles
PASS
Mileage80,087 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,474 miles
PASS
Mileage78,586 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,573 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
PASS
Mileage75,622 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,598 miles
Since last MOT+2,748 miles
PASS
Mileage72,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,077 miles
PASS
Mileage69,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage66,430 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,428 miles
Since last MOT+1,146 miles
PASS
Mileage65,282 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,572 miles
Since last MOT+4,741 miles
PASS
Mileage57,831 miles
Since last MOT+3,734 miles
PASS
Mileage54,097 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,946 miles
Since last MOT+8,381 miles
PASS
Mileage45,565 miles
Since last MOT+9,695 miles
PASS
Mileage35,870 miles
Since last MOT+11,841 miles
PASS
Mileage24,029 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 BZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 BZW

What car is SH53 BZW?

SH53 BZW is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 BZW?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 BZW was 94,550 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 BZW passed its MOT?

SH53 BZW has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2022.

Is SH53 BZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 BZW 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 SH53 BZW?

SH53 BZW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.