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 1595cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 90,490 miles on the clock, averaging 4,812 miles per year, well below 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 GCB
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 90,490 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,700 |
| Average per year | 4,812 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SN53 GCB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SN53 GCB
What car is SN53 GCB?
SN53 GCB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SN53 GCB?
The last recorded mileage for SN53 GCB was 90,490 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN53 GCB passed its MOT?
SN53 GCB has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2022.
Is SN53 GCB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 GCB 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 GCB?
SN53 GCB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.