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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 40,915 miles on the clock, averaging 4,522 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 RFB
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 40,915 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,522 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SN53 RFB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 RFB
What car is SN53 RFB?
SN53 RFB is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SN53 RFB?
The last recorded mileage for SN53 RFB was 40,915 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN53 RFB passed its MOT?
SN53 RFB has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Jan 2010.
Is SN53 RFB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 RFB 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 RFB?
SN53 RFB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.