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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 93,006 miles on the clock, averaging 5,094 miles per year, below 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 LLZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,006 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,335 |
| Average per year | 5,094 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 LLZ |
| 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 LLZ
What car is SH53 LLZ?
SH53 LLZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 LLZ?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 LLZ was 93,006 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 LLZ passed its MOT?
SH53 LLZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2019.
Is SH53 LLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 LLZ 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 LLZ?
SH53 LLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.