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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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 91,957 miles on the clock, averaging 4,478 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 OTE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 91,957 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,779 |
| Average per year | 4,478 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 OTE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bora |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 OTE
What car is SL53 OTE?
SL53 OTE is an black Volkswagen Bora, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 OTE?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 OTE was 91,957 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 OTE passed its MOT?
SL53 OTE has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Sep 2017.
Is SL53 OTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 OTE 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 OTE?
SL53 OTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.