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SH53 JRX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 129,865 miles on the clock, averaging 8,752 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 JRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,865
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,752

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,865 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,005
Average per year8,752
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 JRX 29k54k80k105k130k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,865 miles
Since last MOT+5,005 miles
PASS
Mileage124,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,860 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage119,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,621 miles
PASS
Mileage112,518 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,517 miles
Since last MOT+18,333 miles
PASS
Mileage94,184 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,766 miles
PASS
Mileage86,303 miles
Since last MOT+272 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,080 miles
PASS
Mileage79,951 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,889 miles
Since last MOT+9,506 miles
PASS
Mileage70,383 miles
Since last MOT+9,564 miles
PASS
Mileage60,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,819 miles
Since last MOT+14,060 miles
PASS
Mileage46,759 miles
Since last MOT+8,836 miles
PASS
Mileage37,923 miles
Since last MOT+8,761 miles
PASS
Mileage29,162 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH53 JRX

What car is SH53 JRX?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 JRX?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 JRX was 129,865 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 JRX passed its MOT?

SH53 JRX has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2018.

Is SH53 JRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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