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SH53 TXC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 129,166 miles on the clock, averaging 5,970 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 TXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,166
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,970

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,166 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,455
Average per year5,970
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 TXC 22k49k76k102k129k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,166 miles
Since last MOT+9,455 miles
PASS
Mileage119,711 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,688 miles
Since last MOT+12,160 miles
PASS
Mileage107,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,528 miles
Since last MOT+13,967 miles
PASS
Mileage93,561 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,539 miles
Since last MOT+13,900 miles
PASS
Mileage79,639 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,638 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
PASS
Mileage79,591 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,537 miles
PASS
Mileage76,049 miles
Since last MOT+4,035 miles
PASS
Mileage72,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,155 miles
PASS
Mileage67,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,859 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
PASS
Mileage62,233 miles
Since last MOT+5,326 miles
PASS
Mileage56,907 miles
Since last MOT+4,811 miles
PASS
Mileage52,096 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage46,657 miles
Since last MOT+5,277 miles
PASS
Mileage41,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,380 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage35,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,963 miles
PASS
Mileage29,134 miles
Since last MOT+6,251 miles
PASS
Mileage22,883 miles
Since last MOT+674 miles
PASS
Mileage22,209 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH53 TXC

What car is SH53 TXC?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 TXC?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 TXC was 129,166 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 TXC passed its MOT?

SH53 TXC has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2024.

Is SH53 TXC ULEZ compliant?

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

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