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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1600cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 145,894 miles on the clock, averaging 8,809 miles per year, around 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 RLO
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 145,894 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,834 |
| Average per year | 8,809 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 RLO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SH53 RLO
What car is SH53 RLO?
SH53 RLO is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.
What is the mileage of SH53 RLO?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 RLO was 145,894 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 RLO passed its MOT?
SH53 RLO has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2020.
Is SH53 RLO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 RLO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 RLO?
SH53 RLO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.