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LA53 JXM

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1600cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 106,464 miles on the clock, averaging 4,638 miles per year, well 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 JXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,638

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,464 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,638
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA53 JXM 40k56k73k90k106k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,464 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,463 miles
Since last MOT+10,304 miles
PASS
Mileage96,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage92,677 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,667 miles
Since last MOT+5,386 miles
PASS
Mileage87,281 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,881 miles
PASS
Mileage78,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage75,127 miles
Since last MOT+2,333 miles
PASS
Mileage72,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,794 miles
Since last MOT+2,717 miles
PASS
Mileage70,077 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
PASS
Mileage64,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,884 miles
PASS
Mileage57,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,530 miles
Since last MOT+17,770 miles
PASS
Mileage39,760 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 JXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LA53 JXM

What car is LA53 JXM?

LA53 JXM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LA53 JXM?

The last recorded mileage for LA53 JXM was 106,464 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA53 JXM passed its MOT?

LA53 JXM has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2021.

Is LA53 JXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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