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 1390cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 98,059 miles on the clock, averaging 12,126 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 NFD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 98,059 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,126 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 NFD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 NFD
What car is SL53 NFD?
SL53 NFD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 NFD?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 NFD was 98,059 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 NFD passed its MOT?
SL53 NFD has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Sep 2012.
Is SL53 NFD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 NFD 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 NFD?
SL53 NFD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.