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SL53 OTG

2003 Volkswagen Bora · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 110,559 miles on the clock, averaging 8,212 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 OTG

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,559
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,212

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading110,559 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,505
Average per year8,212
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 OTG 44k61k78k94k111k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,505 miles
PASS
Mileage104,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,298 miles
PASS
Mileage98,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,756 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,694 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage92,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,408 miles
Since last MOT+8,170 miles
PASS
Mileage84,238 miles
Since last MOT+9,467 miles
PASS
Mileage74,771 miles
Since last MOT+7,833 miles
PASS
Mileage66,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,177 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,761 miles
Since last MOT+17,278 miles
PASS
Mileage44,483 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 OTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 OTG

What car is SL53 OTG?

SL53 OTG is an silver Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 OTG?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 OTG was 110,559 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 OTG passed its MOT?

SL53 OTG has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2014.

Is SL53 OTG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 OTG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL53 OTG?

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