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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 137,207 miles on the clock, averaging 8,261 miles per year, around 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 CVL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 137,207 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,864 |
| Average per year | 8,261 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 CVL |
| 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 CVL
What car is SH53 CVL?
SH53 CVL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 CVL?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 CVL was 137,207 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 CVL passed its MOT?
SH53 CVL has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2019.
Is SH53 CVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 CVL 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 CVL?
SH53 CVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.