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LB53 BJF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 205,319 miles on the clock, averaging 2,305 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LB53 BJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,319
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
2,305

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading205,319 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year2,305
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB53 BJF 180k186k193k199k205k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,319 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,306 miles
Since last MOT+9,310 miles
PASS
Mileage195,996 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,981 miles
Since last MOT+10,946 miles
PASS
Mileage185,035 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,954 miles
Since last MOT+11,897 miles
PASS
Mileage173,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,057 miles
Since last MOT+9,593 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage155,627 miles
Since last MOT+8,653 miles
PASS
Mileage146,974 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,876 miles
Since last MOT+9,992 miles
PASS
Mileage136,884 miles
Since last MOT+17,577 miles
PASS
Mileage119,307 miles
Since last MOT+21,795 miles
PASS
Mileage97,512 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,499 miles
Since last MOT+1,818 miles
PASS
Mileage95,681 miles
PASS
Mileage180,226 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 BJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LB53 BJF

What car is LB53 BJF?

LB53 BJF is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB53 BJF?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 BJF was 205,319 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 BJF passed its MOT?

LB53 BJF has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2017.

Is LB53 BJF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB53 BJF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LB53 BJF?

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