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 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 142,183 miles on the clock, averaging 6,974 miles per year, 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 PLZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 142,183 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,085 |
| Average per year | 6,974 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SN53 PLZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SN53 PLZ
What car is SN53 PLZ?
SN53 PLZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SN53 PLZ?
The last recorded mileage for SN53 PLZ was 142,183 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN53 PLZ passed its MOT?
SN53 PLZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 2 Jul 2024.
Is SN53 PLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 PLZ 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 SN53 PLZ?
SN53 PLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.