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SH53 VZB

2003 Volkswagen Bora · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 154,491 miles on the clock, averaging 8,630 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 VZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,491
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,630

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,491 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,227
Average per year8,630
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH53 VZB 65k87k110k132k154k '06'17'12

Check SH53 VZB

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,491 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage148,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,264 miles
Since last MOT+9,219 miles
PASS
Mileage139,045 miles
Since last MOT+7,428 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,263 miles
PASS
Mileage123,354 miles
Since last MOT+7,547 miles
PASS
Mileage115,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,807 miles
Since last MOT+8,539 miles
PASS
Mileage107,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
PASS
Mileage101,283 miles
Since last MOT+10,744 miles
PASS
Mileage90,539 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,536 miles
Since last MOT+9,064 miles
PASS
Mileage81,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,472 miles
Since last MOT+16,770 miles
PASS
Mileage64,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,702 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 VZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 VZB

What car is SH53 VZB?

SH53 VZB is an blue Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 VZB?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 VZB was 154,491 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 VZB passed its MOT?

SH53 VZB has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2017.

Is SH53 VZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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