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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 90,922 miles on the clock, averaging 4,367 miles per year, well 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 SH53 CEN
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 90,922 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,367 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 CEN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SH53 CEN
What car is SH53 CEN?
SH53 CEN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 CEN?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 CEN was 90,922 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 CEN passed its MOT?
SH53 CEN has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2023.
Is SH53 CEN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 CEN 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 CEN?
SH53 CEN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.