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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 96,368 miles on the clock, averaging 3,757 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 UTZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 96,368 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,728 |
| Average per year | 3,757 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SN53 UTZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 UTZ
What car is SN53 UTZ?
SN53 UTZ is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SN53 UTZ?
The last recorded mileage for SN53 UTZ was 96,368 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN53 UTZ passed its MOT?
SN53 UTZ has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2026.
Is SN53 UTZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 UTZ 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 UTZ?
SN53 UTZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.