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SV53 VPD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 11 (48% pass rate). It has 111,699 miles on the clock, averaging 7,977 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SV53 VPD

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
48%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,977

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,699 miles
Reading date
Miles last year214
Average per year7,977
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV53 VPD 21k44k67k89k112k '06'18'12

Check SV53 VPD

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,699 miles
Since last MOT+214 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,485 miles
Since last MOT+2,311 miles
PASS
Mileage109,174 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,134 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,027 miles
Since last MOT+9,669 miles
PASS
Mileage99,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,358 miles
Since last MOT+12,752 miles
PASS
Mileage86,606 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage82,194 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,161 miles
Since last MOT+8,769 miles
PASS
Mileage73,392 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,298 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,346 miles
PASS
Mileage68,764 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,719 miles
Since last MOT+14,894 miles
PASS
Mileage53,825 miles
Since last MOT+14,379 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,446 miles
Since last MOT+15,784 miles
PASS
Mileage23,662 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,650 miles
Since last MOT+2,324 miles
PASS
Mileage21,326 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SV53 VPD

What car is SV53 VPD?

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

What is the mileage of SV53 VPD?

The last recorded mileage for SV53 VPD was 111,699 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV53 VPD passed its MOT?

SV53 VPD has had 21 MOT tests with a 48% pass rate (10 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2018.

Is SV53 VPD ULEZ compliant?

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

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