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 1595cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 56,385 miles on the clock, averaging 5,621 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 SW53 MXL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 56,385 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,943 |
| Average per year | 5,621 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 MXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 MXL
What car is SW53 MXL?
SW53 MXL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.
What is the mileage of SW53 MXL?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 MXL was 56,385 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 MXL passed its MOT?
SW53 MXL has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 20 Oct 2012.
Is SW53 MXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 MXL 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 MXL?
SW53 MXL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.