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LC53 JXL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 189,263 miles on the clock, averaging 10,546 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LC53 JXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,263
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,546

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,263 miles
Reading date
Miles last year46
Average per year10,546
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC53 JXL 40k77k115k152k189k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,263 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,217 miles
Since last MOT+3,302 miles
PASS
Mileage185,915 miles
Since last MOT+3,044 miles
PASS
Mileage182,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,732 miles
PASS
Mileage173,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,139 miles
Since last MOT+11,989 miles
PASS
Mileage161,150 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,130 miles
Since last MOT+9,541 miles
PASS
Mileage151,589 miles
Since last MOT+17,504 miles
PASS
Mileage134,085 miles
Since last MOT+19,027 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,058 miles
Since last MOT+9,029 miles
PASS
Mileage106,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,029 miles
Since last MOT+10,610 miles
PASS
Mileage95,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,419 miles
Since last MOT+10,620 miles
PASS
Mileage84,799 miles
Since last MOT+12,308 miles
PASS
Mileage72,491 miles
Since last MOT+10,771 miles
PASS
Mileage61,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,720 miles
Since last MOT+11,002 miles
PASS
Mileage50,718 miles
Since last MOT+10,613 miles
PASS
Mileage40,105 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LC53 JXL

What car is LC53 JXL?

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

What is the mileage of LC53 JXL?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 JXL was 189,263 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 JXL passed its MOT?

LC53 JXL has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2021.

Is LC53 JXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC53 JXL 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 JXL?

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