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SL53 KVR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 89,745 miles on the clock, averaging 7,622 miles per year, around 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 KVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,622

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading89,745 miles
Reading date
Miles last year204
Average per year7,622
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL53 KVR 21k38k55k73k90k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,745 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage83,648 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,633 miles
PASS
Mileage78,950 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage72,151 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,986 miles
PASS
Mileage65,040 miles
Since last MOT+7,629 miles
PASS
Mileage57,411 miles
Since last MOT+7,923 miles
PASS
Mileage49,488 miles
Since last MOT+11,179 miles
PASS
Mileage38,309 miles
Since last MOT+9,897 miles
PASS
Mileage28,412 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage21,251 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 KVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 KVR

What car is SL53 KVR?

SL53 KVR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 KVR?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 KVR was 89,745 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 KVR passed its MOT?

SL53 KVR has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2015.

Is SL53 KVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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