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 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 113,270 miles on the clock, averaging 6,088 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 WNH
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 113,270 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,717 |
| Average per year | 6,088 |
| 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 WNH |
| 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 WNH
What car is SL53 WNH?
SL53 WNH is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 WNH?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 WNH was 113,270 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 WNH passed its MOT?
SL53 WNH has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Dec 2020.
Is SL53 WNH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 WNH 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 WNH?
SL53 WNH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.