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SM53 NNE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 204,217 miles on the clock, averaging 8,761 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 NNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
204,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,761

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading204,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,943
Average per year8,761
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM53 NNE 62k97k133k169k204k '06'23'14

Check SM53 NNE

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage204,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,943 miles
PASS
Mileage195,274 miles
Since last MOT+7,205 miles
PASS
Mileage188,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,556 miles
PASS
Mileage180,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,149 miles
PASS
Mileage171,364 miles
Since last MOT+8,871 miles
PASS
Mileage162,493 miles
Since last MOT+12,942 miles
PASS
Mileage149,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage145,193 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,192 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
PASS
Mileage136,455 miles
Since last MOT+391 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,064 miles
Since last MOT+10,208 miles
PASS
Mileage125,856 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,761 miles
Since last MOT+12,487 miles
PASS
Mileage113,274 miles
Since last MOT+11,887 miles
PASS
Mileage101,387 miles
Since last MOT+8,665 miles
PASS
Mileage92,722 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage84,959 miles
Since last MOT+8,261 miles
PASS
Mileage76,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,047 miles
PASS
Mileage69,651 miles
Since last MOT+7,756 miles
PASS
Mileage61,895 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 NNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 NNE

What car is SM53 NNE?

SM53 NNE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 NNE?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 NNE was 204,217 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 NNE passed its MOT?

SM53 NNE has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2023.

Is SM53 NNE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 NNE 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 NNE?

SM53 NNE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.