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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 105,964 miles on the clock, averaging 6,374 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 VFR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,964 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,714 |
| Average per year | 6,374 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 VFR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 VFR
What car is SM53 VFR?
SM53 VFR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM53 VFR?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 VFR was 105,964 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 VFR passed its MOT?
SM53 VFR has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2018.
Is SM53 VFR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 VFR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SM53 VFR?
SM53 VFR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.