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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 129,170 miles on the clock, averaging 7,938 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 NBY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,170 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,121 |
| Average per year | 7,938 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 NBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 NBY
What car is SL53 NBY?
SL53 NBY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 NBY?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 NBY was 129,170 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 NBY passed its MOT?
SL53 NBY has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2019.
Is SL53 NBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 NBY 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 NBY?
SL53 NBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.