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LC53 FUJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 101,221 miles on the clock, averaging 4,875 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 LC53 FUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,221
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,875

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading101,221 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,708
Average per year4,875
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC53 FUJ 13k35k57k79k101k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,708 miles
PASS
Mileage96,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,101 miles
PASS
Mileage91,412 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,404 miles
Since last MOT+6,309 miles
PASS
Mileage85,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
PASS
Mileage79,166 miles
Since last MOT+5,533 miles
PASS
Mileage73,633 miles
Since last MOT+11,255 miles
PASS
Mileage62,378 miles
Since last MOT+8,465 miles
PASS
Mileage53,913 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,911 miles
Since last MOT+15,440 miles
PASS
Mileage38,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,476 miles
PASS
Mileage36,995 miles
Since last MOT+1,036 miles
PASS
Mileage35,959 miles
Since last MOT+815 miles
PASS
Mileage35,144 miles
Since last MOT+1,264 miles
PASS
Mileage33,880 miles
Since last MOT+1,598 miles
PASS
Mileage32,282 miles
Since last MOT+1,813 miles
PASS
Mileage30,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,632 miles
PASS
Mileage27,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,006 miles
PASS
Mileage23,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage19,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage13,496 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 FUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LC53 FUJ

What car is LC53 FUJ?

LC53 FUJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LC53 FUJ?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 FUJ was 101,221 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 FUJ passed its MOT?

LC53 FUJ has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2024.

Is LC53 FUJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC53 FUJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LC53 FUJ?

LC53 FUJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.