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LB53 HYW

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 99,190 miles on the clock, averaging 4,228 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 HYW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
99,190
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,228

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,190 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,035
Average per year4,228
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB53 HYW 16k37k58k78k99k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,035 miles
PASS
Mileage97,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage94,105 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage88,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,908 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage82,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,685 miles
Since last MOT+11,092 miles
PASS
Mileage71,593 miles
Since last MOT+3,749 miles
PASS
Mileage67,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,844 miles
Since last MOT+2,749 miles
PASS
Mileage65,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,095 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage62,457 miles
Since last MOT+3,456 miles
PASS
Mileage59,001 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage54,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,287 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage50,060 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
PASS
Mileage45,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,574 miles
PASS
Mileage42,250 miles
Since last MOT+3,539 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,711 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage35,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,933 miles
PASS
Mileage31,296 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage27,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,762 miles
PASS
Mileage21,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage16,245 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HYW
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 HYW

What car is LB53 HYW?

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

What is the mileage of LB53 HYW?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 HYW was 99,190 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 HYW passed its MOT?

LB53 HYW has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2026.

Is LB53 HYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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