Vehicle summary
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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 79,886 miles on the clock, averaging 4,650 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 SZL
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 79,886 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,770 |
| Average per year | 4,650 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LB53 SZL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LB — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LB53 SZL
What car is LB53 SZL?
LB53 SZL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.
What is the mileage of LB53 SZL?
The last recorded mileage for LB53 SZL was 79,886 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LB53 SZL passed its MOT?
LB53 SZL has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2021.
Is LB53 SZL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB53 SZL 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 SZL?
LB53 SZL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.