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LB53 UZJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 216,614 miles on the clock, averaging 8,589 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LB53 UZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,614
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,589

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading216,614 miles
Reading date
Miles last year323
Average per year8,589
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB53 UZJ 78k113k147k182k217k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,614 miles
Since last MOT+323 miles
PASS
Mileage216,291 miles
Since last MOT+431 miles
PASS
Mileage215,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage215,860 miles
Since last MOT+345 miles
PASS
Mileage215,515 miles
Since last MOT+1,183 miles
PASS
Mileage214,332 miles
Since last MOT+558 miles
PASS
Mileage213,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage213,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,448 miles
PASS
Mileage207,326 miles
Since last MOT+12,010 miles
PASS
Mileage195,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,316 miles
Since last MOT+12,800 miles
PASS
Mileage182,516 miles
Since last MOT+8,053 miles
PASS
Mileage174,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,146 miles
Since last MOT+8,800 miles
PASS
Mileage158,346 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,763 miles
Since last MOT+7,490 miles
PASS
Mileage144,273 miles
Since last MOT+14,808 miles
PASS
Mileage129,465 miles
Since last MOT+21,151 miles
PASS
Mileage108,314 miles
Since last MOT+30,514 miles
PASS
Mileage77,800 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LB53 UZJ

What car is LB53 UZJ?

LB53 UZJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LB53 UZJ?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 UZJ was 216,614 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 UZJ passed its MOT?

LB53 UZJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2023.

Is LB53 UZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB53 UZJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LB53 UZJ?

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