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SH53 CFN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 90,090 miles on the clock, averaging 3,500 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 CFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,090
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,500

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 reading90,090 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,390
Average per year3,500
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 CFN 27k43k59k74k90k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,090 miles
Since last MOT+2,390 miles
PASS
Mileage87,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage84,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,851 miles
PASS
Mileage79,437 miles
Since last MOT+4,059 miles
PASS
Mileage75,378 miles
Since last MOT+825 miles
PASS
Mileage74,553 miles
Since last MOT+2,020 miles
PASS
Mileage72,533 miles
Since last MOT+1,615 miles
PASS
Mileage70,918 miles
Since last MOT+1,992 miles
PASS
Mileage68,926 miles
Since last MOT+2,246 miles
PASS
Mileage66,680 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
PASS
Mileage62,546 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage56,792 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage52,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage46,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage41,925 miles
Since last MOT+4,551 miles
PASS
Mileage37,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,083 miles
PASS
Mileage32,291 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage27,144 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH53 CFN

What car is SH53 CFN?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 CFN?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 CFN was 90,090 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 CFN passed its MOT?

SH53 CFN has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Jan 2025.

Is SH53 CFN ULEZ compliant?

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

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