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LB53 AUL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 64,158 miles on the clock, averaging 4,092 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LB53 AUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,158
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
4,092

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,158 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,733
Average per year4,092
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB53 AUL 11k24k38k51k64k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,733 miles
PASS
Mileage60,425 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,538 miles
PASS
Mileage56,885 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,884 miles
Since last MOT+6,704 miles
PASS
Mileage50,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,180 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage43,515 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,580 miles
PASS
Mileage40,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,551 miles
PASS
Mileage38,276 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage35,207 miles
Since last MOT+3,323 miles
PASS
Mileage31,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,222 miles
PASS
Mileage24,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,615 miles
Since last MOT+5,485 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,130 miles
Since last MOT+8,233 miles
PASS
Mileage10,897 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 AUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LB53 AUL

What car is LB53 AUL?

LB53 AUL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB53 AUL?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 AUL was 64,158 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 AUL passed its MOT?

LB53 AUL has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2019.

Is LB53 AUL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB53 AUL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LB53 AUL?

LB53 AUL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.