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LC53 JHX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 104,129 miles on the clock, averaging 5,012 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LC53 JHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,129
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,012

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,129 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,641
Average per year5,012
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC53 JHX 40k56k72k88k104k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,129 miles
Since last MOT+7,641 miles
PASS
Mileage96,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage90,920 miles
Since last MOT+2,722 miles
PASS
Mileage88,198 miles
Since last MOT+2,183 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage82,010 miles
Since last MOT+1,906 miles
PASS
Mileage80,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,104 miles
Since last MOT+2,916 miles
PASS
Mileage77,188 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage72,589 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,430 miles
Since last MOT+6,179 miles
PASS
Mileage61,251 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage55,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage50,749 miles
Since last MOT+10,925 miles
PASS
Mileage39,824 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 JHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LC53 JHX

What car is LC53 JHX?

LC53 JHX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LC53 JHX?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 JHX was 104,129 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 JHX passed its MOT?

LC53 JHX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2019.

Is LC53 JHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC53 JHX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LC53 JHX?

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