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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 198,354 miles on the clock, averaging 8,991 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 SL53 CGF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 198,354 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,947 |
| Average per year | 8,991 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | SL53 CGF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 CGF
What car is SL53 CGF?
SL53 CGF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 CGF?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 CGF was 198,354 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 CGF passed its MOT?
SL53 CGF has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2025.
Is SL53 CGF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 CGF 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 SL53 CGF?
SL53 CGF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.