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SV53 LNG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 51,462 miles on the clock, averaging 3,580 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SV53 LNG

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,580

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading51,462 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,549
Average per year3,580
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV53 LNG 11k21k31k41k51k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,462 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage46,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,913 miles
Since last MOT+14,971 miles
PASS
Mileage31,942 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage25,363 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage22,056 miles
Since last MOT+1,163 miles
PASS
Mileage20,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,893 miles
Since last MOT+1,545 miles
PASS
Mileage19,348 miles
Since last MOT+1,830 miles
PASS
Mileage17,518 miles
Since last MOT+1,708 miles
PASS
Mileage15,810 miles
Since last MOT+1,711 miles
PASS
Mileage14,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage12,567 miles
Since last MOT+1,828 miles
PASS
Mileage10,739 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 LNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SV53 LNG

What car is SV53 LNG?

SV53 LNG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SV53 LNG?

The last recorded mileage for SV53 LNG was 51,462 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV53 LNG passed its MOT?

SV53 LNG has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2018.

Is SV53 LNG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV53 LNG 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 LNG?

SV53 LNG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.