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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 74,626 miles on the clock, averaging 4,801 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 SW53 AEM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 74,626 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,020 |
| Average per year | 4,801 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 AEM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 AEM
What car is SW53 AEM?
SW53 AEM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW53 AEM?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 AEM was 74,626 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 AEM passed its MOT?
SW53 AEM has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2018.
Is SW53 AEM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 AEM 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 SW53 AEM?
SW53 AEM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.