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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 120,556 miles on the clock, averaging 4,469 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for LA53 GVW
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
Low mileage| Latest reading | 120,556 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,499 |
| Average per year | 4,469 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LA53 GVW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 GVW
What car is LA53 GVW?
LA53 GVW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.
What is the mileage of LA53 GVW?
The last recorded mileage for LA53 GVW was 120,556 miles, recorded on 13 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA53 GVW passed its MOT?
LA53 GVW has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2026.
Is LA53 GVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 GVW 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 GVW?
LA53 GVW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.