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LB53 EWH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 117,640 miles on the clock, averaging 5,401 miles per year, below 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 EWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,640
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,401

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

Below average
Latest reading117,640 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,443
Average per year5,401
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB53 EWH 28k51k73k95k118k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,640 miles
Since last MOT+5,443 miles
PASS
Mileage112,197 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage104,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,215 miles
PASS
Mileage101,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,767 miles
PASS
Mileage97,457 miles
Since last MOT+6,401 miles
PASS
Mileage91,056 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage83,298 miles
Since last MOT+7,786 miles
PASS
Mileage75,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,340 miles
PASS
Mileage69,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage61,941 miles
Since last MOT+5,128 miles
PASS
Mileage56,813 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage51,799 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage45,913 miles
Since last MOT+3,691 miles
PASS
Mileage42,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,222 miles
Since last MOT+4,348 miles
PASS
Mileage37,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage33,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,435 miles
PASS
Mileage28,248 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,249 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LB53 EWH

What car is LB53 EWH?

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

What is the mileage of LB53 EWH?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 EWH was 117,640 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 EWH passed its MOT?

LB53 EWH has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2023.

Is LB53 EWH ULEZ compliant?

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

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