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LA53 MZE

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 87,375 miles on the clock, averaging 4,165 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 MZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
94%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,165

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 reading87,375 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,165
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA53 MZE 26k41k57k72k87k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,868 miles
PASS
Mileage81,507 miles
Since last MOT+5,523 miles
PASS
Mileage75,984 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage70,350 miles
Since last MOT+3,277 miles
PASS
Mileage67,073 miles
Since last MOT+1,847 miles
PASS
Mileage65,226 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage62,684 miles
Since last MOT+1,317 miles
PASS
Mileage61,367 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage59,171 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage57,928 miles
Since last MOT+1,277 miles
PASS
Mileage56,651 miles
Since last MOT+836 miles
PASS
Mileage55,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,998 miles
PASS
Mileage53,817 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage45,304 miles
Since last MOT+10,255 miles
PASS
Mileage35,049 miles
Since last MOT+9,420 miles
PASS
Mileage25,629 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LA53 MZE

What car is LA53 MZE?

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

What is the mileage of LA53 MZE?

The last recorded mileage for LA53 MZE was 87,375 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA53 MZE passed its MOT?

LA53 MZE has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Dec 2021.

Is LA53 MZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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