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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 206,796 miles on the clock, averaging 11,936 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 HBC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 206,796 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,789 |
| Average per year | 11,936 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 HBC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 HBC
What car is SM53 HBC?
SM53 HBC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 HBC?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 HBC was 206,796 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 HBC passed its MOT?
SM53 HBC has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 25 Jul 2019.
Is SM53 HBC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 HBC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SM53 HBC?
SM53 HBC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.