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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 82,313 miles on the clock, averaging 5,039 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 OSV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 82,313 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,039 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 OSV |
| 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 OSV
What car is SL53 OSV?
SL53 OSV is an silver Volkswagen Bora, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 OSV?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 OSV was 82,313 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 OSV passed its MOT?
SL53 OSV has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2019.
Is SL53 OSV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 OSV 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 OSV?
SL53 OSV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.