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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 110,734 miles on the clock, averaging 8,028 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 SX53 FNE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 110,734 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,028 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | SX53 FNE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SX — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SX53 FNE
What car is SX53 FNE?
SX53 FNE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SX53 FNE?
The last recorded mileage for SX53 FNE was 110,734 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SX53 FNE passed its MOT?
SX53 FNE has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2017.
Is SX53 FNE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX53 FNE 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 SX53 FNE?
SX53 FNE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.