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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 48,118 miles on the clock, averaging 2,347 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 CEF
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
Low mileage| Latest reading | 48,118 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,347 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 CEF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 CEF
What car is SO53 CEF?
SO53 CEF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 CEF?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 CEF was 48,118 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 CEF passed its MOT?
SO53 CEF has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2016.
Is SO53 CEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 CEF 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 SO53 CEF?
SO53 CEF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.