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 2324cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 122,945 miles on the clock, averaging 5,981 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 FSZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,945 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,755 |
| Average per year | 5,981 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 FSZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2324cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 FSZ
What car is SL53 FSZ?
SL53 FSZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 FSZ?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 FSZ was 122,945 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 FSZ passed its MOT?
SL53 FSZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2022.
Is SL53 FSZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 FSZ 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 FSZ?
SL53 FSZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.