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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 160,237 miles on the clock, averaging 8,473 miles per year, around 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 LB53 BFU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 160,237 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,473 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LB53 BFU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LB — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LB53 BFU
What car is LB53 BFU?
LB53 BFU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.
What is the mileage of LB53 BFU?
The last recorded mileage for LB53 BFU was 160,237 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LB53 BFU passed its MOT?
LB53 BFU has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2022.
Is LB53 BFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB53 BFU 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 BFU?
LB53 BFU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.