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SH53 JWD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 107,047 miles on the clock, averaging 5,448 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 JWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,047
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,448

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,047 miles
Reading date
Miles last year601
Average per year5,448
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 JWD 9k33k58k82k107k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage107,047 miles
Since last MOT+601 miles
PASS
Mileage106,446 miles
Since last MOT+769 miles
PASS
Mileage105,677 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage101,290 miles
Since last MOT+345 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,945 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage96,720 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage95,687 miles
Since last MOT+1,268 miles
PASS
Mileage94,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
PASS
Mileage90,110 miles
Since last MOT+7,133 miles
PASS
Mileage82,977 miles
Since last MOT+8,116 miles
PASS
Mileage74,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,861 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
PASS
Mileage66,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,924 miles
PASS
Mileage60,659 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,657 miles
Since last MOT+8,688 miles
PASS
Mileage51,969 miles
Since last MOT+8,346 miles
PASS
Mileage43,623 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage36,392 miles
Since last MOT+14,971 miles
PASS
Mileage21,421 miles
Since last MOT+12,581 miles
PASS
Mileage8,840 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 JWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 JWD

What car is SH53 JWD?

SH53 JWD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 JWD?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 JWD was 107,047 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 JWD passed its MOT?

SH53 JWD has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 29 Jul 2024.

Is SH53 JWD ULEZ compliant?

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

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