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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 94,436 miles on the clock, averaging 3,645 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 UDX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 94,436 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 36 |
| Average per year | 3,645 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 UDX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 UDX
What car is SY53 UDX?
SY53 UDX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY53 UDX?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 UDX was 94,436 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 UDX passed its MOT?
SY53 UDX has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2025.
Is SY53 UDX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 UDX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SY53 UDX?
SY53 UDX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.