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SL53 WMP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 93,155 miles on the clock, averaging 6,253 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 WMP

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,155
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,253

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,155 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,070
Average per year6,253
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL53 WMP 27k43k60k77k93k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,155 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage89,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,085 miles
Since last MOT+4,393 miles
PASS
Mileage84,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,692 miles
Since last MOT+8,849 miles
PASS
Mileage75,843 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,841 miles
Since last MOT+4,998 miles
PASS
Mileage70,843 miles
Since last MOT+9,542 miles
PASS
Mileage61,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage56,172 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
PASS
Mileage49,382 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
PASS
Mileage49,357 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage42,520 miles
Since last MOT+8,441 miles
PASS
Mileage34,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,079 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,772 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 WMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 WMP

What car is SL53 WMP?

SL53 WMP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 WMP?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 WMP was 93,155 miles, recorded on 10 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 WMP passed its MOT?

SL53 WMP has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2017.

Is SL53 WMP ULEZ compliant?

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

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