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 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 144,948 miles on the clock, averaging 10,159 miles per year, above 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 PCU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 144,948 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,352 |
| Average per year | 10,159 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LA53 PCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LA — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LA53 PCU
What car is LA53 PCU?
LA53 PCU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.
What is the mileage of LA53 PCU?
The last recorded mileage for LA53 PCU was 144,948 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA53 PCU passed its MOT?
LA53 PCU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2018.
Is LA53 PCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 PCU 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 PCU?
LA53 PCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.