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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 142,285 miles on the clock, averaging 9,459 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 RVC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 142,285 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 9,459 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SV53 RVC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 RVC
What car is SV53 RVC?
SV53 RVC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SV53 RVC?
The last recorded mileage for SV53 RVC was 142,285 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV53 RVC passed its MOT?
SV53 RVC has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2018.
Is SV53 RVC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV53 RVC 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 RVC?
SV53 RVC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.