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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 128,862 miles on the clock, averaging 8,479 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SH53 UYD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 128,862 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 8,479 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 UYD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SH53 UYD
What car is SH53 UYD?
SH53 UYD is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 UYD?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 UYD was 128,862 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 UYD passed its MOT?
SH53 UYD has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2017.
Is SH53 UYD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 UYD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SH53 UYD?
SH53 UYD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.