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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 131,346 miles on the clock, averaging 9,032 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for SN53 FTL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 131,346 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,591 |
| Average per year | 9,032 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SN53 FTL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SN53 FTL
What car is SN53 FTL?
SN53 FTL is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SN53 FTL?
The last recorded mileage for SN53 FTL was 131,346 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN53 FTL passed its MOT?
SN53 FTL has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2017.
Is SN53 FTL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 FTL 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 SN53 FTL?
SN53 FTL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.