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SY53 ECJ

2003 Volkswagen · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 147,723 miles on the clock, averaging 8,085 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 ECJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,723
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,085

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,723 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,082
Average per year8,085
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 ECJ 35k63k91k119k148k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,723 miles
Since last MOT+13,082 miles
PASS
Mileage134,641 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,627 miles
Since last MOT+11,350 miles
PASS
Mileage123,277 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,740 miles
PASS
Mileage117,528 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage112,366 miles
Since last MOT+9,197 miles
PASS
Mileage103,169 miles
Since last MOT+8,754 miles
PASS
Mileage94,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,415 miles
Since last MOT+8,374 miles
PASS
Mileage86,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,614 miles
PASS
Mileage79,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,809 miles
PASS
Mileage73,618 miles
Since last MOT+4,834 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,784 miles
Since last MOT+3,683 miles
PASS
Mileage65,101 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage56,642 miles
Since last MOT+11,983 miles
PASS
Mileage44,659 miles
Since last MOT+9,856 miles
PASS
Mileage34,803 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ECJ
MakeVolkswagen
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 ECJ

What car is SY53 ECJ?

SY53 ECJ is an silver Volkswagen , diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 ECJ?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 ECJ was 147,723 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 ECJ passed its MOT?

SY53 ECJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2020.

Is SY53 ECJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 ECJ 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 SY53 ECJ?

SY53 ECJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.