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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 62,472 miles on the clock, averaging 2,765 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 WNM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 62,472 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,836 |
| Average per year | 2,765 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 WNM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 WNM
What car is SL53 WNM?
SL53 WNM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 WNM?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 WNM was 62,472 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 WNM passed its MOT?
SL53 WNM has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2018.
Is SL53 WNM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 WNM 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 WNM?
SL53 WNM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.