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 1 MOT test on record, passing 0 and failing once (0% pass rate). It has 44,588 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 TZN
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Full MOT Test History 1 test on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 TZN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 TZN
What car is SO53 TZN?
SO53 TZN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 TZN?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 TZN was 44,588 miles, recorded on 27 Dec 2006 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 TZN passed its MOT?
SO53 TZN has had 1 MOT tests with a 0% pass rate (0 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 27 Dec 2006.
Is SO53 TZN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 TZN 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 TZN?
SO53 TZN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.