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 Petrol 1595cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 111,612 miles on the clock, averaging 6,511 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 OSU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 111,612 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,511 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 OSU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bora |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 OSU
What car is SL53 OSU?
SL53 OSU is an silver Volkswagen Bora, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 OSU?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 OSU was 111,612 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 OSU passed its MOT?
SL53 OSU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2021.
Is SL53 OSU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 OSU 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 OSU?
SL53 OSU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.