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LB53 SYH

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 96,744 miles on the clock, averaging 5,747 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LB53 SYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,744
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,747

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

Below average
Latest reading96,744 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,263
Average per year5,747
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB53 SYH 30k46k63k80k97k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,263 miles
PASS
Mileage93,481 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,461 miles
Since last MOT+4,528 miles
PASS
Mileage88,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage84,909 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage80,979 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage74,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,320 miles
PASS
Mileage66,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage63,495 miles
Since last MOT+13,445 miles
PASS
Mileage50,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage44,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage35,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,546 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage29,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,695 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 SYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LB53 SYH

What car is LB53 SYH?

LB53 SYH is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LB53 SYH?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 SYH was 96,744 miles, recorded on 5 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 SYH passed its MOT?

LB53 SYH has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2018.

Is LB53 SYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB53 SYH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 SYH?

LB53 SYH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.