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LB53 UYJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1781cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 105,426 miles on the clock, averaging 4,354 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LB53 UYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,426
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,354

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 reading105,426 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,119
Average per year4,354
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB53 UYJ 45k60k75k90k105k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage103,307 miles
Since last MOT+10,997 miles
PASS
Mileage92,310 miles
Since last MOT+838 miles
PASS
Mileage91,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,328 miles
PASS
Mileage90,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,144 miles
Since last MOT+2,653 miles
PASS
Mileage87,491 miles
Since last MOT+2,795 miles
PASS
Mileage84,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
PASS
Mileage80,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,336 miles
Since last MOT+3,723 miles
PASS
Mileage76,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,202 miles
PASS
Mileage74,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,380 miles
PASS
Mileage71,031 miles
Since last MOT+11,588 miles
PASS
Mileage59,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,614 miles
PASS
Mileage54,829 miles
Since last MOT+10,270 miles
PASS
Mileage44,559 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LB53 UYJ

What car is LB53 UYJ?

LB53 UYJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LB53 UYJ?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 UYJ was 105,426 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 UYJ passed its MOT?

LB53 UYJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2020.

Is LB53 UYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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