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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 99,962 miles on the clock, averaging 4,349 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 TXF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 99,962 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,998 |
| Average per year | 4,349 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 TXF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 TXF
What car is SO53 TXF?
SO53 TXF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 TXF?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 TXF was 99,962 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 TXF passed its MOT?
SO53 TXF has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 12 Feb 2025.
Is SO53 TXF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 TXF 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 TXF?
SO53 TXF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.