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SL53 OTC

2003 Volkswagen Bora · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 91,500 miles on the clock, averaging 6,610 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 OTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,610

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,500 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,610
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 OTC 17k36k54k73k92k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,500 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,498 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage83,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,114 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage77,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,973 miles
PASS
Mileage71,390 miles
Since last MOT+6,277 miles
PASS
Mileage65,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,113 miles
Since last MOT+6,236 miles
PASS
Mileage58,877 miles
Since last MOT+3,028 miles
PASS
Mileage55,849 miles
Since last MOT+4,129 miles
PASS
Mileage51,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,760 miles
PASS
Mileage47,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,858 miles
PASS
Mileage42,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,969 miles
PASS
Mileage35,133 miles
Since last MOT+10,733 miles
PASS
Mileage24,400 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage17,158 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 OTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 OTC

What car is SL53 OTC?

SL53 OTC is an black Volkswagen Bora, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 OTC?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 OTC was 91,500 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 OTC passed its MOT?

SL53 OTC has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2017.

Is SL53 OTC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 OTC 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 OTC?

SL53 OTC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.