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SH53 CEY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 87,716 miles on the clock, averaging 4,609 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 CEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,609

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 reading87,716 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,609
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 CEY 18k36k53k70k88k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,716 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage83,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,640 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage76,892 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,889 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
PASS
Mileage73,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,796 miles
PASS
Mileage68,931 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,534 miles
PASS
Mileage64,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
PASS
Mileage60,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage54,893 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage47,393 miles
Since last MOT+1,392 miles
PASS
Mileage46,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,696 miles
PASS
Mileage42,305 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage38,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,908 miles
PASS
Mileage34,551 miles
Since last MOT+5,411 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage24,555 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
PASS
Mileage18,458 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 CEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 CEY

What car is SH53 CEY?

SH53 CEY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 CEY?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 CEY was 87,716 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 CEY passed its MOT?

SH53 CEY has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2021.

Is SH53 CEY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 CEY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH53 CEY?

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