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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 143,892 miles on the clock, averaging 11,057 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 UUG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 143,892 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,057 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 UUG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 UUG
What car is SO53 UUG?
SO53 UUG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 UUG?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 UUG was 143,892 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 UUG passed its MOT?
SO53 UUG has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2016.
Is SO53 UUG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 UUG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, 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 UUG?
SO53 UUG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.