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SV53 TGF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 7 (75% pass rate). It has 110,193 miles on the clock, averaging 4,221 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 TGF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
110,193
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,221

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading110,193 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,616
Average per year4,221
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV53 TGF 27k48k69k89k110k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,616 miles
PASS
Mileage108,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,558 miles
PASS
Mileage106,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage102,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage100,176 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,174 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
PASS
Mileage98,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,307 miles
PASS
Mileage94,005 miles
Since last MOT+3,750 miles
PASS
Mileage90,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,255 miles
Since last MOT+4,771 miles
PASS
Mileage85,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage79,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,960 miles
PASS
Mileage75,669 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage68,395 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage63,050 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage59,347 miles
Since last MOT+1,943 miles
PASS
Mileage57,404 miles
Since last MOT+6,317 miles
PASS
Mileage51,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,087 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage47,661 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage41,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage36,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,816 miles
PASS
Mileage32,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage27,279 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SV53 TGF

What car is SV53 TGF?

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

What is the mileage of SV53 TGF?

The last recorded mileage for SV53 TGF was 110,193 miles, recorded on 6 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV53 TGF passed its MOT?

SV53 TGF has had 28 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (21 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2026.

Is SV53 TGF ULEZ compliant?

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

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