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 Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 116,050 miles on the clock, averaging 8,044 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 NBJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 116,050 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,468 |
| Average per year | 8,044 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 NBJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bora |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 NBJ
What car is SL53 NBJ?
SL53 NBJ is an black Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 NBJ?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 NBJ was 116,050 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 NBJ passed its MOT?
SL53 NBJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 20 Nov 2014.
Is SL53 NBJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 NBJ 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 NBJ?
SL53 NBJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.