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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 11 (48% pass rate). It has 165,590 miles on the clock, averaging 11,101 miles per year, above 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 SW53 BGX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 165,590 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 21,005 |
| Average per year | 11,101 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 BGX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 BGX
What car is SW53 BGX?
SW53 BGX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.
What is the mileage of SW53 BGX?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 BGX was 165,590 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 BGX passed its MOT?
SW53 BGX has had 21 MOT tests with a 48% pass rate (10 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 16 Nov 2017.
Is SW53 BGX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 BGX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 BGX?
SW53 BGX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.