Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 110,809 miles on the clock, averaging 8,877 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 TWK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 110,809 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,877 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 TWK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 TWK
What car is SL53 TWK?
SL53 TWK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 TWK?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 TWK was 110,809 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 TWK passed its MOT?
SL53 TWK has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2016.
Is SL53 TWK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 TWK 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 TWK?
SL53 TWK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.