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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 161,887 miles on the clock, averaging 9,101 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SH53 JVG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 161,887 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,101 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 JVG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SH53 JVG
What car is SH53 JVG?
SH53 JVG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 JVG?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 JVG was 161,887 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 JVG passed its MOT?
SH53 JVG has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2017.
Is SH53 JVG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 JVG 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 JVG?
SH53 JVG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.