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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 106,246 miles on the clock, averaging 5,096 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 GWD
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,246 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,096 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LA53 GWD |
| 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 GWD
What car is LA53 GWD?
LA53 GWD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.
What is the mileage of LA53 GWD?
The last recorded mileage for LA53 GWD was 106,246 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA53 GWD passed its MOT?
LA53 GWD has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2024.
Is LA53 GWD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 GWD 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 GWD?
LA53 GWD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.