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SN53 AHC

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 117,810 miles on the clock, averaging 8,824 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 SN53 AHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,810
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,824

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 reading117,810 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,125
Average per year8,824
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN53 AHC 18k43k68k93k118k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,810 miles
Since last MOT+1,125 miles
PASS
Mileage116,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,685 miles
Since last MOT+10,506 miles
PASS
Mileage106,179 miles
Since last MOT+229 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,950 miles
Since last MOT+9,156 miles
PASS
Mileage96,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,794 miles
Since last MOT+10,777 miles
PASS
Mileage86,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,017 miles
PASS
Mileage792,465 miles
Since last MOT+722,656 miles
PASS
Mileage69,809 miles
Since last MOT+11,336 miles
PASS
Mileage58,473 miles
Since last MOT+12,655 miles
PASS
Mileage45,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,818 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage42,024 miles
Since last MOT+8,082 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,942 miles
Since last MOT+8,414 miles
PASS
Mileage25,528 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage18,060 miles

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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

RegistrationSN53 AHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SN53 AHC

What car is SN53 AHC?

SN53 AHC is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SN53 AHC?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 AHC was 117,810 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 AHC passed its MOT?

SN53 AHC has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2017.

Is SN53 AHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 AHC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SN53 AHC?

SN53 AHC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.