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LC53 KUW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 111,701 miles on the clock, averaging 6,045 miles per year, 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 KUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,701
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,045

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

Below average
Latest reading111,701 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,045
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC53 KUW 31k51k71k92k112k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,701 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage106,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,293 miles
Since last MOT+7,027 miles
PASS
Mileage99,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage94,549 miles
Since last MOT+11,697 miles
PASS
Mileage82,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage77,353 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,497 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
PASS
Mileage71,918 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
PASS
Mileage65,236 miles
Since last MOT+3,205 miles
PASS
Mileage62,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage58,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage55,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage52,288 miles
Since last MOT+9,099 miles
PASS
Mileage43,189 miles
Since last MOT+12,188 miles
PASS
Mileage31,001 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LC53 KUW

What car is LC53 KUW?

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

What is the mileage of LC53 KUW?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 KUW was 111,701 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 KUW passed its MOT?

LC53 KUW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2020.

Is LC53 KUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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