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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 137,731 miles on the clock, averaging 5,872 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 TZL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 137,731 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,189 |
| Average per year | 5,872 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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 TZL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 TZL
What car is SO53 TZL?
SO53 TZL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 TZL?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 TZL was 137,731 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 TZL passed its MOT?
SO53 TZL has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2025.
Is SO53 TZL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 TZL 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 TZL?
SO53 TZL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.