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 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 206,267 miles on the clock, averaging 12,837 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SX53 GFU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 206,267 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,204 |
| Average per year | 12,837 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SX53 GFU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SX — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SX53 GFU
What car is SX53 GFU?
SX53 GFU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.
What is the mileage of SX53 GFU?
The last recorded mileage for SX53 GFU was 206,267 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SX53 GFU passed its MOT?
SX53 GFU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 22 Jan 2020.
Is SX53 GFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX53 GFU 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 GFU?
SX53 GFU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.