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SL53 RNE

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 90,006 miles on the clock, averaging 8,954 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 RNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,006
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,954

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 reading90,006 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,572
Average per year8,954
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL53 RNE 26k42k58k74k90k '06'13'10

Check SL53 RNE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage90,006 miles
Since last MOT+9,572 miles
PASS
Mileage80,434 miles
Since last MOT+10,981 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,453 miles
Since last MOT+10,257 miles
PASS
Mileage59,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage54,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,359 miles
PASS
Mileage50,060 miles
Since last MOT+3,706 miles
PASS
Mileage46,354 miles
Since last MOT+8,390 miles
PASS
Mileage37,964 miles
Since last MOT+11,968 miles
PASS
Mileage25,996 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 RNE
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 RNE

What car is SL53 RNE?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 RNE?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 RNE was 90,006 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 RNE passed its MOT?

SL53 RNE has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 15 Oct 2013.

Is SL53 RNE ULEZ compliant?

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

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