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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 124,644 miles on the clock, averaging 6,259 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 CVU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,644 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,278 |
| Average per year | 6,259 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LA53 CVU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LA — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LA53 CVU
What car is LA53 CVU?
LA53 CVU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.
What is the mileage of LA53 CVU?
The last recorded mileage for LA53 CVU was 124,644 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA53 CVU passed its MOT?
LA53 CVU has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Oct 2021.
Is LA53 CVU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 CVU 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 CVU?
LA53 CVU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.