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LA53 GVZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3200cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine3200cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3200cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 20,396 miles on the clock, averaging 964 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for LA53 GVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
20,396
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
964

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading20,396 miles
Reading date
Miles last year866
Average per year964
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA53 GVZ 5k9k12k16k20k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage20,396 miles
Since last MOT+866 miles
PASS
Mileage19,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,530 miles
Since last MOT+1,298 miles
PASS
Mileage18,232 miles
Since last MOT+937 miles
PASS
Mileage17,295 miles
Since last MOT+1,078 miles
PASS
Mileage16,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,217 miles
Since last MOT+681 miles
PASS
Mileage15,536 miles
Since last MOT+638 miles
PASS
Mileage14,898 miles
Since last MOT+825 miles
PASS
Mileage14,073 miles
Since last MOT+754 miles
PASS
Mileage13,319 miles
Since last MOT+1,194 miles
PASS
Mileage12,125 miles
Since last MOT+1,133 miles
PASS
Mileage10,992 miles
Since last MOT+668 miles
PASS
Mileage10,324 miles
Since last MOT+512 miles
PASS
Mileage9,812 miles
Since last MOT+1,601 miles
PASS
Mileage8,211 miles
Since last MOT+1,578 miles
PASS
Mileage6,633 miles
Since last MOT+772 miles
PASS
Mileage5,861 miles
Since last MOT+1,314 miles
PASS
Mileage4,547 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 GVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3200cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LA53 GVZ

What car is LA53 GVZ?

LA53 GVZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3200cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LA53 GVZ?

The last recorded mileage for LA53 GVZ was 20,396 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA53 GVZ passed its MOT?

LA53 GVZ has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2023.

Is LA53 GVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 GVZ 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 GVZ?

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