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SV53 UYX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 79,867 miles on the clock, averaging 4,541 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SV53 UYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,867
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,541

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,867 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,541
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV53 UYX 13k30k46k63k80k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,867 miles
Since last MOT+8,012 miles
PASS
Mileage71,855 miles
Since last MOT+10,680 miles
PASS
Mileage61,175 miles
Since last MOT+5,182 miles
PASS
Mileage55,993 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
PASS
Mileage48,407 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,401 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
PASS
Mileage48,370 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,360 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage44,944 miles
Since last MOT+3,299 miles
PASS
Mileage41,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,645 miles
Since last MOT+5,207 miles
PASS
Mileage36,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage31,553 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage27,373 miles
Since last MOT+5,322 miles
PASS
Mileage22,051 miles
Since last MOT+5,322 miles
PASS
Mileage16,729 miles
Since last MOT+3,925 miles
PASS
Mileage12,804 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 UYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SV53 UYX

What car is SV53 UYX?

SV53 UYX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SV53 UYX?

The last recorded mileage for SV53 UYX was 79,867 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV53 UYX passed its MOT?

SV53 UYX has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2021.

Is SV53 UYX ULEZ compliant?

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

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