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LB53 HYO

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 121,009 miles on the clock, averaging 7,377 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 HYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,377

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 reading121,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,143
Average per year7,377
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB53 HYO 19k45k70k96k121k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,009 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage114,866 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,630 miles
PASS
Mileage107,234 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage100,951 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,184 miles
PASS
Mileage93,756 miles
Since last MOT+6,753 miles
PASS
Mileage87,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,003 miles
Since last MOT+9,195 miles
PASS
Mileage77,808 miles
Since last MOT+7,077 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,731 miles
Since last MOT+7,916 miles
PASS
Mileage62,815 miles
Since last MOT+6,896 miles
PASS
Mileage55,919 miles
Since last MOT+8,478 miles
PASS
Mileage47,441 miles
Since last MOT+9,611 miles
PASS
Mileage37,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage32,001 miles
Since last MOT+12,822 miles
PASS
Mileage19,179 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HYO
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 HYO

What car is LB53 HYO?

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

What is the mileage of LB53 HYO?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 HYO was 121,009 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 HYO passed its MOT?

LB53 HYO has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2020.

Is LB53 HYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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