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SL53 KFG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1984cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 8 (47% pass rate). It has 116,496 miles on the clock, averaging 9,815 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 KFG

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,496
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,815

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading116,496 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,390
Average per year9,815
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 KFG 25k48k71k94k116k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,496 miles
Since last MOT+10,390 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,106 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,057 miles
Since last MOT+13,427 miles
PASS
Mileage86,630 miles
Since last MOT+13,410 miles
PASS
Mileage73,220 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,212 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage66,690 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,689 miles
Since last MOT+15,492 miles
PASS
Mileage51,197 miles
Since last MOT+16,203 miles
PASS
Mileage34,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,994 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,721 miles
PASS
Mileage25,089 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,098 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 KFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 KFG

What car is SL53 KFG?

SL53 KFG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 KFG?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 KFG was 116,496 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 KFG passed its MOT?

SL53 KFG has had 15 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (7 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2015.

Is SL53 KFG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 KFG 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 KFG?

SL53 KFG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.