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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 122,833 miles on the clock, averaging 6,195 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SK53 VUL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,833 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 665 |
| Average per year | 6,195 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SK53 VUL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SK — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SK53 VUL
What car is SK53 VUL?
SK53 VUL is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SK53 VUL?
The last recorded mileage for SK53 VUL was 122,833 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SK53 VUL passed its MOT?
SK53 VUL has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2022.
Is SK53 VUL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 VUL 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 SK53 VUL?
SK53 VUL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.