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 13 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 175,843 miles on the clock, averaging 8,754 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 SK53 JPF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 175,843 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,940 |
| Average per year | 8,754 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | SK53 JPF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SK — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SK53 JPF
What car is SK53 JPF?
SK53 JPF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SK53 JPF?
The last recorded mileage for SK53 JPF was 175,843 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SK53 JPF passed its MOT?
SK53 JPF has had 13 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (13 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2020.
Is SK53 JPF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 JPF 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 SK53 JPF?
SK53 JPF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.