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 Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 141,187 miles on the clock, averaging 6,720 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 HTJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 141,187 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,517 |
| Average per year | 6,720 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 HTJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bora |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 HTJ
What car is SO53 HTJ?
SO53 HTJ is an silver Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 HTJ?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 HTJ was 141,187 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 HTJ passed its MOT?
SO53 HTJ has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2018.
Is SO53 HTJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 HTJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO53 HTJ?
SO53 HTJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.