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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 83,674 miles on the clock, averaging 6,281 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 VSA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 83,674 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,281 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SN53 VSA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SN53 VSA
What car is SN53 VSA?
SN53 VSA is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SN53 VSA?
The last recorded mileage for SN53 VSA was 83,674 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN53 VSA passed its MOT?
SN53 VSA has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2016.
Is SN53 VSA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 VSA 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 VSA?
SN53 VSA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.