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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 81,957 miles on the clock, averaging 4,882 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 BFU
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 | 81,957 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 4,882 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 BFU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 BFU
What car is SW53 BFU?
SW53 BFU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW53 BFU?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 BFU was 81,957 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 BFU passed its MOT?
SW53 BFU has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2019.
Is SW53 BFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 BFU 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 BFU?
SW53 BFU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.