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 Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 70,156 miles on the clock, averaging 5,002 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SW53 DME
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 70,156 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,044 |
| Average per year | 5,002 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 DME |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 DME
What car is SW53 DME?
SW53 DME is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW53 DME?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 DME was 70,156 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 DME passed its MOT?
SW53 DME has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2016.
Is SW53 DME ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 DME is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SW53 DME?
SW53 DME is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.