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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 80,695 miles on the clock, averaging 12,066 miles per year, above 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 CVO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 80,695 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19,606 |
| Average per year | 12,066 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 CVO |
| 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 CVO
What car is SH53 CVO?
SH53 CVO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 CVO?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 CVO was 80,695 miles, recorded on 4 May 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 CVO passed its MOT?
SH53 CVO has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2011.
Is SH53 CVO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 CVO 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 CVO?
SH53 CVO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.