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LB53 BGZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 152,985 miles on the clock, averaging 8,054 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 BGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,054

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,985 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,054
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB53 BGZ 31k61k92k122k153k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,985 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,983 miles
Since last MOT+8,262 miles
PASS
Mileage144,721 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,712 miles
Since last MOT+11,869 miles
PASS
Mileage132,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,843 miles
Since last MOT+8,035 miles
PASS
Mileage124,808 miles
Since last MOT+6,508 miles
PASS
Mileage118,300 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage111,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage106,826 miles
Since last MOT+5,920 miles
PASS
Mileage100,906 miles
Since last MOT+4,031 miles
PASS
Mileage96,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,918 miles
PASS
Mileage90,957 miles
Since last MOT+11,168 miles
PASS
Mileage79,789 miles
Since last MOT+11,428 miles
PASS
Mileage68,361 miles
Since last MOT+12,929 miles
PASS
Mileage55,432 miles
Since last MOT+12,126 miles
PASS
Mileage43,306 miles
Since last MOT+12,686 miles
PASS
Mileage30,620 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 BGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LB53 BGZ

What car is LB53 BGZ?

LB53 BGZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB53 BGZ?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 BGZ was 152,985 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 BGZ passed its MOT?

LB53 BGZ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2022.

Is LB53 BGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB53 BGZ 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 BGZ?

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