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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 172,531 miles on the clock, averaging 9,995 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 WLW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 172,531 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 97 |
| Average per year | 9,995 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 WLW |
| 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 WLW
What car is SL53 WLW?
SL53 WLW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 WLW?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 WLW was 172,531 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 WLW passed its MOT?
SL53 WLW has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2019.
Is SL53 WLW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 WLW 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 WLW?
SL53 WLW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.