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 Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 193,424 miles on the clock, averaging 8,512 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SW53 MXT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 193,424 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,862 |
| Average per year | 8,512 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 MXT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 MXT
What car is SW53 MXT?
SW53 MXT is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2004.
What is the mileage of SW53 MXT?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 MXT was 193,424 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 MXT passed its MOT?
SW53 MXT has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 30 Oct 2024.
Is SW53 MXT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 MXT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, 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 MXT?
SW53 MXT is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.