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LB53 VVR

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 109,249 miles on the clock, averaging 4,674 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 VVR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,249
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,674

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading109,249 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,019
Average per year4,674
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB53 VVR 21k43k65k87k109k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,249 miles
Since last MOT+2,019 miles
PASS
Mileage107,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,230 miles
Since last MOT+2,900 miles
PASS
Mileage104,330 miles
Since last MOT+2,666 miles
PASS
Mileage101,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage99,632 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
PASS
Mileage96,798 miles
Since last MOT+1,163 miles
PASS
Mileage95,635 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
PASS
Mileage90,788 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage84,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage80,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,842 miles
PASS
Mileage76,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,284 miles
PASS
Mileage71,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,657 miles
PASS
Mileage68,148 miles
Since last MOT+4,780 miles
PASS
Mileage63,368 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage57,478 miles
Since last MOT+7,205 miles
PASS
Mileage50,273 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
PASS
Mileage41,846 miles
Since last MOT+7,140 miles
PASS
Mileage34,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,783 miles
PASS
Mileage27,923 miles
Since last MOT+7,416 miles
PASS
Mileage20,507 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 VVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LB53 VVR

What car is LB53 VVR?

LB53 VVR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LB53 VVR?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 VVR was 109,249 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 VVR passed its MOT?

LB53 VVR has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2025.

Is LB53 VVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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