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SY53 UXF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 111,258 miles on the clock, averaging 7,351 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 UXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,351

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,258 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,113
Average per year7,351
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY53 UXF 30k51k71k91k111k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,113 miles
PASS
Mileage107,145 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
PASS
Mileage101,727 miles
Since last MOT+6,383 miles
PASS
Mileage95,344 miles
Since last MOT+7,822 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,522 miles
Since last MOT+8,568 miles
PASS
Mileage78,954 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,944 miles
Since last MOT+7,969 miles
PASS
Mileage70,975 miles
Since last MOT+6,372 miles
PASS
Mileage64,603 miles
Since last MOT+8,512 miles
PASS
Mileage56,091 miles
Since last MOT+7,379 miles
PASS
Mileage48,712 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage40,595 miles
Since last MOT+10,215 miles
PASS
Mileage30,380 miles

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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

RegistrationSY53 UXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 UXF

What car is SY53 UXF?

SY53 UXF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 UXF?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 UXF was 111,258 miles, recorded on 19 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 UXF passed its MOT?

SY53 UXF has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2017.

Is SY53 UXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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