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SW53A Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Aberdeen, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SW53A.

Area Office: Aberdeen (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 46 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 70.3%

Popular Makes

VOLKSWAGEN 23.9% (11)

RENAULT 19.6% (9)

SKODA 10.9% (5)

70.3%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 155 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver10 vehicles

Black9 vehicles

Blue8 vehicles

Active Plates in SW53A Series(46 of 46 displayed)

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLC

1.6L · Petrol · White

First Used: Aug 2018
MOT Expiry: 24 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ VITO

2.2L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 18 Apr 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D

2.2L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 May 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML

2.7L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Sep 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.5L · PETROL · GREY

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 May 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: GREY

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Mar 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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DS DS4 PERFORMANCE LNE PTECH SS A

Petrol · Black

First Used: Aug 2024
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Nov 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN BORA

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

2.0L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Jan 2017
MOT Expiry: 01 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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PEUGEOT 206

1.1L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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RENAULT SCENIC

1.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Mar 2014
MOT Expiry: 28 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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SKODA FABIA

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SKODA OCTAVIA

1.9L · Diesel · Orange

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Orange

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PEUGEOT

2.2L · Diesel · White

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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DACIA JOGGER EXTREME HEV AUTO

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Green

First Used: Mar 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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SKODA FABIA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 23 Aug 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SKODA OCTAVIA

1.9L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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SKODA FABIA

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 27 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLVO XC40 ULTRA B3 MHEV AUTO

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Black

First Used: Jun 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VAUXHALL VIVARO

1.6L · DIESEL · SILVER

First Used: Nov 2018
MOT Expiry: 08 Nov 2026
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: SILVER

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MINI COOPER

1.5L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2018
MOT Expiry: 23 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ E

3.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2018
MOT Expiry: 19 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Jun 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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AUDI TT

1.8L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Mar 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLVO XC60 INSCRIPTION PRO B4 AWD A

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2019
MOT Expiry: 29 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

2.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN ID3 TOUR

Electric · Grey

First Used: Jul 2023
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Oct 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 May 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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RENAULT CLIO

1.5L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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RENAULT CLIO

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 10 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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RENAULT TRAFIC

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Apr 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN LT

2.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

1.9L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

1.9L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Jun 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

1.9L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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RENAULT CLIO

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Feb 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SW53A Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems RENAULT Common Problems SKODA Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SW53A Plates

Where was the SW53A number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SW53A were assigned to the Aberdeen covering Aberdeen, Scotland. The first two letters (SW) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is SW53A?

The SW53A age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SW53A vehicle?

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