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SH53 JUC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 138,447 miles on the clock, averaging 5,858 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 JUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,447
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,858

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

Below average
Latest reading138,447 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,857
Average per year5,858
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 JUC 34k60k86k112k138k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,447 miles
Since last MOT+9,857 miles
PASS
Mileage128,590 miles
Since last MOT+17,284 miles
PASS
Mileage111,306 miles
Since last MOT+13,115 miles
PASS
Mileage98,191 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,697 miles
PASS
Mileage88,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage85,922 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,603 miles
PASS
Mileage84,268 miles
Since last MOT+1,490 miles
PASS
Mileage82,778 miles
Since last MOT+1,624 miles
PASS
Mileage81,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage77,530 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage75,376 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,730 miles
Since last MOT+1,643 miles
PASS
Mileage71,087 miles
Since last MOT+1,114 miles
PASS
Mileage69,973 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage62,764 miles
Since last MOT+8,995 miles
PASS
Mileage53,769 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,766 miles
Since last MOT+6,595 miles
PASS
Mileage47,171 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,170 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage40,422 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,768 miles
PASS
Mileage33,652 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 JUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 JUC

What car is SH53 JUC?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 JUC?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 JUC was 138,447 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 JUC passed its MOT?

SH53 JUC has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2024.

Is SH53 JUC ULEZ compliant?

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

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