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 1781cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 205,576 miles on the clock, averaging 7,808 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 VFX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 205,576 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,418 |
| Average per year | 7,808 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 VFX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 VFX
What car is SM53 VFX?
SM53 VFX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 VFX?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 VFX was 205,576 miles, recorded on 8 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 VFX passed its MOT?
SM53 VFX has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2026.
Is SM53 VFX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 VFX 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 SM53 VFX?
SM53 VFX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.