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LB53 EWL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 84,304 miles on the clock, averaging 4,607 miles per year, well 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 EWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,607

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,304 miles
Reading date
Miles last year400
Average per year4,607
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB53 EWL 15k32k50k67k84k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,304 miles
Since last MOT+400 miles
PASS
Mileage83,904 miles
Since last MOT+1,769 miles
PASS
Mileage82,135 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage78,497 miles
Since last MOT+6,541 miles
PASS
Mileage71,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,956 miles
Since last MOT+9,096 miles
PASS
Mileage62,860 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,238 miles
PASS
Mileage55,620 miles
Since last MOT+7,309 miles
PASS
Mileage48,311 miles
Since last MOT+10,589 miles
PASS
Mileage37,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,533 miles
PASS
Mileage34,189 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage30,188 miles
Since last MOT+1,424 miles
PASS
Mileage28,764 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage26,146 miles
Since last MOT+2,823 miles
PASS
Mileage23,323 miles
Since last MOT+3,858 miles
PASS
Mileage19,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,239 miles
PASS
Mileage15,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,226 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 EWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LB53 EWL

What car is LB53 EWL?

LB53 EWL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB53 EWL?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 EWL was 84,304 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 EWL passed its MOT?

LB53 EWL has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2021.

Is LB53 EWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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