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SL53 PNY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 144,073 miles on the clock, averaging 8,010 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 PNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,073
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,010

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 reading144,073 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year8,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 PNY 33k61k89k116k144k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,073 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,065 miles
Since last MOT+2,666 miles
PASS
Mileage141,399 miles
Since last MOT+4,553 miles
PASS
Mileage136,846 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,844 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage131,066 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,009 miles
Since last MOT+10,061 miles
PASS
Mileage120,948 miles
Since last MOT+16,092 miles
PASS
Mileage104,856 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,577 miles
Since last MOT+8,585 miles
PASS
Mileage95,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,992 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage93,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage89,387 miles
Since last MOT+8,156 miles
PASS
Mileage81,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,569 miles
PASS
Mileage70,662 miles
Since last MOT+14,929 miles
PASS
Mileage55,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,515 miles
PASS
Mileage49,218 miles
Since last MOT+7,910 miles
PASS
Mileage41,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,379 miles
PASS
Mileage32,929 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 PNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 PNY

What car is SL53 PNY?

SL53 PNY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 PNY?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 PNY was 144,073 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 PNY passed its MOT?

SL53 PNY has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2020.

Is SL53 PNY ULEZ compliant?

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

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