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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 191,950 miles on the clock, averaging 17,555 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 TVC
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 191,950 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 17,555 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 TVC |
| 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 TVC
What car is SO53 TVC?
SO53 TVC is an silver Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 TVC?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 TVC was 191,950 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 TVC passed its MOT?
SO53 TVC has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2014.
Is SO53 TVC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 TVC 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 TVC?
SO53 TVC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.