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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 156,141 miles on the clock, averaging 10,845 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SN53 RKG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,141 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,845 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SN53 RKG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SN53 RKG
What car is SN53 RKG?
SN53 RKG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SN53 RKG?
The last recorded mileage for SN53 RKG was 156,141 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN53 RKG passed its MOT?
SN53 RKG has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2017.
Is SN53 RKG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 RKG 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 RKG?
SN53 RKG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.