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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 103,683 miles on the clock, averaging 5,950 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for LA53 CVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,683 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,688 |
| Average per year | 5,950 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LA53 CVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LA — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LA53 CVL
What car is LA53 CVL?
LA53 CVL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.
What is the mileage of LA53 CVL?
The last recorded mileage for LA53 CVL was 103,683 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA53 CVL passed its MOT?
LA53 CVL has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2021.
Is LA53 CVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 CVL 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 CVL?
LA53 CVL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.