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 1598cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 12 (60% pass rate). It has 125,564 miles on the clock, averaging 6,357 miles per year, 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 VZX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 125,564 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,459 |
| Average per year | 6,357 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SV53 VZX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SV — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SV53 VZX
What car is SV53 VZX?
SV53 VZX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SV53 VZX?
The last recorded mileage for SV53 VZX was 125,564 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV53 VZX passed its MOT?
SV53 VZX has had 30 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (18 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2024.
Is SV53 VZX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV53 VZX 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 VZX?
SV53 VZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.