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LA53 ABK

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 134,997 miles on the clock, averaging 6,597 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LA53 ABK

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,997
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,597

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,997 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,358
Average per year6,597
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA53 ABK 17k46k76k105k135k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage134,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,358 miles
PASS
Mileage129,639 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,638 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
PASS
Mileage121,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage116,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,323 miles
Since last MOT+5,523 miles
PASS
Mileage110,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage105,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,119 miles
PASS
Mileage98,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
PASS
Mileage90,218 miles
Since last MOT+6,749 miles
PASS
Mileage83,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,469 miles
Since last MOT+8,493 miles
PASS
Mileage74,976 miles
Since last MOT+9,209 miles
PASS
Mileage65,767 miles
Since last MOT+8,839 miles
PASS
Mileage56,928 miles
Since last MOT+4,154 miles
PASS
Mileage52,774 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
PASS
Mileage52,703 miles
Since last MOT+4,186 miles
PASS
Mileage48,517 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage40,985 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage35,112 miles
Since last MOT+7,531 miles
PASS
Mileage27,581 miles
Since last MOT+6,740 miles
PASS
Mileage20,841 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage16,714 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 ABK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LA53 ABK

What car is LA53 ABK?

LA53 ABK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LA53 ABK?

The last recorded mileage for LA53 ABK was 134,997 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA53 ABK passed its MOT?

LA53 ABK has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 18 Dec 2024.

Is LA53 ABK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 ABK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LA53 ABK?

LA53 ABK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.