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SN53 PZV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 104,253 miles on the clock, averaging 3,887 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 PZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,253
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,887

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,253 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,887
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN53 PZV 31k49k68k86k104k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,253 miles
Since last MOT+7,713 miles
PASS
Mileage96,540 miles
Since last MOT+1,774 miles
PASS
Mileage94,766 miles
Since last MOT+733 miles
PASS
Mileage94,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,033 miles
Since last MOT+1,939 miles
PASS
Mileage92,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,094 miles
Since last MOT+642 miles
PASS
Mileage91,452 miles
Since last MOT+995 miles
PASS
Mileage90,457 miles
Since last MOT+1,645 miles
PASS
Mileage88,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage82,749 miles
Since last MOT+10,971 miles
PASS
Mileage71,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,892 miles
PASS
Mileage63,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,271 miles
PASS
Mileage60,615 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage57,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,173 miles
PASS
Mileage54,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,233 miles
PASS
Mileage50,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,607 miles
PASS
Mileage48,196 miles
Since last MOT+2,357 miles
PASS
Mileage45,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage42,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,176 miles
PASS
Mileage30,799 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 PZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SN53 PZV

What car is SN53 PZV?

SN53 PZV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SN53 PZV?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 PZV was 104,253 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 PZV passed its MOT?

SN53 PZV has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2025.

Is SN53 PZV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 PZV 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 PZV?

SN53 PZV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.