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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 143,924 miles on the clock, averaging 10,963 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 TXT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 143,924 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,951 |
| Average per year | 10,963 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 TXT |
| 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 TXT
What car is SH53 TXT?
SH53 TXT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 TXT?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 TXT was 143,924 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 TXT passed its MOT?
SH53 TXT has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 2 Oct 2017.
Is SH53 TXT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 TXT 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 TXT?
SH53 TXT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.