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 1595cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 121,534 miles on the clock, averaging 6,277 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 JDK
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 121,534 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,277 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LA53 JDK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LA — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LA53 JDK
What car is LA53 JDK?
LA53 JDK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.
What is the mileage of LA53 JDK?
The last recorded mileage for LA53 JDK was 121,534 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA53 JDK passed its MOT?
LA53 JDK has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2021.
Is LA53 JDK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 JDK 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 JDK?
LA53 JDK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.