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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 129,656 miles on the clock, averaging 8,975 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 NWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,656 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,412 |
| Average per year | 8,975 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 NWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 NWU
What car is SO53 NWU?
SO53 NWU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 NWU?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 NWU was 129,656 miles, recorded on 15 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 NWU passed its MOT?
SO53 NWU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2019.
Is SO53 NWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 NWU 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 SO53 NWU?
SO53 NWU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.