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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 71,115 miles on the clock, averaging 4,313 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 VGT
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
Low mileage| Latest reading | 71,115 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,707 |
| Average per year | 4,313 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SV53 VGT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 VGT
What car is SV53 VGT?
SV53 VGT is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SV53 VGT?
The last recorded mileage for SV53 VGT was 71,115 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV53 VGT passed its MOT?
SV53 VGT has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2018.
Is SV53 VGT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV53 VGT 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 VGT?
SV53 VGT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.