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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 102,685 miles on the clock, averaging 4,880 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 SO53 CFM
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 102,685 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 4,880 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 CFM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 CFM
What car is SO53 CFM?
SO53 CFM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 CFM?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 CFM was 102,685 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 CFM passed its MOT?
SO53 CFM has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2024.
Is SO53 CFM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 CFM 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 CFM?
SO53 CFM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.