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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 204,261 miles on the clock, averaging 12,538 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 JCZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 204,261 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,538 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 JCZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 JCZ
What car is SO53 JCZ?
SO53 JCZ is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 JCZ?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 JCZ was 204,261 miles, recorded on 30 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 JCZ passed its MOT?
SO53 JCZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2018.
Is SO53 JCZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 JCZ 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 JCZ?
SO53 JCZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.