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 Petrol 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 136,073 miles on the clock, averaging 11,448 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SV53 LLJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 136,073 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 744 |
| Average per year | 11,448 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SV53 LLJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SV — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SV53 LLJ
What car is SV53 LLJ?
SV53 LLJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SV53 LLJ?
The last recorded mileage for SV53 LLJ was 136,073 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV53 LLJ passed its MOT?
SV53 LLJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2016.
Is SV53 LLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV53 LLJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SV53 LLJ?
SV53 LLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.