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LA53 LUL

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
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 1595cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 63,024 miles on the clock, averaging 3,602 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 LUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,024
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,602

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,024 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,650
Average per year3,602
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA53 LUL 19k30k41k52k63k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,024 miles
Since last MOT+9,650 miles
PASS
Mileage53,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
PASS
Mileage49,157 miles
Since last MOT+3,171 miles
PASS
Mileage45,986 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage41,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage36,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,861 miles
PASS
Mileage33,882 miles
Since last MOT+1,362 miles
PASS
Mileage32,520 miles
Since last MOT+1,235 miles
PASS
Mileage31,285 miles
Since last MOT+1,300 miles
PASS
Mileage29,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,821 miles
PASS
Mileage27,164 miles
Since last MOT+3,928 miles
PASS
Mileage23,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,336 miles
PASS
Mileage18,900 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 LUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LA53 LUL

What car is LA53 LUL?

LA53 LUL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LA53 LUL?

The last recorded mileage for LA53 LUL was 63,024 miles, recorded on 22 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA53 LUL passed its MOT?

LA53 LUL has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2019.

Is LA53 LUL ULEZ compliant?

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

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