Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 125,797 miles on the clock, averaging 6,202 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 FSD
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 125,797 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,525 |
| Average per year | 6,202 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 FSD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 FSD
What car is SL53 FSD?
SL53 FSD is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 FSD?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 FSD was 125,797 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 FSD passed its MOT?
SL53 FSD has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2020.
Is SL53 FSD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 FSD 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 SL53 FSD?
SL53 FSD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.