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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 92,593 miles on the clock, averaging 4,363 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 MZJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 92,593 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,181 |
| Average per year | 4,363 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LA53 MZJ |
| 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 MZJ
What car is LA53 MZJ?
LA53 MZJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.
What is the mileage of LA53 MZJ?
The last recorded mileage for LA53 MZJ was 92,593 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA53 MZJ passed its MOT?
LA53 MZJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.
Is LA53 MZJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 MZJ 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 MZJ?
LA53 MZJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.