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 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 90,298 miles on the clock, averaging 3,817 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 WGU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 90,298 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,817 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LB53 WGU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LB — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LB53 WGU
What car is LB53 WGU?
LB53 WGU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.
What is the mileage of LB53 WGU?
The last recorded mileage for LB53 WGU was 90,298 miles, recorded on 7 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LB53 WGU passed its MOT?
LB53 WGU has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2019.
Is LB53 WGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB53 WGU 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 WGU?
LB53 WGU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.