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LC53 LHE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 225,053 miles on the clock, averaging 14,241 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LC53 LHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
225,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
14,241

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 reading225,053 miles
Reading date
Miles last year133
Average per year14,241
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LC53 LHE 38k85k132k178k225k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage225,053 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage224,920 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
PASS
Mileage216,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,493 miles
Since last MOT+13,692 miles
PASS
Mileage202,801 miles
Since last MOT+584 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,217 miles
Since last MOT+21,990 miles
PASS
Mileage180,227 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,221 miles
Since last MOT+24,715 miles
PASS
Mileage155,506 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,370 miles
Since last MOT+19,760 miles
PASS
Mileage135,610 miles
Since last MOT+10,854 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,756 miles
Since last MOT+11,502 miles
PASS
Mileage113,254 miles
Since last MOT+19,581 miles
PASS
Mileage93,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,673 miles
Since last MOT+13,846 miles
PASS
Mileage79,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,664 miles
PASS
Mileage71,163 miles
Since last MOT+10,482 miles
PASS
Mileage60,681 miles
Since last MOT+11,245 miles
PASS
Mileage49,436 miles
Since last MOT+11,066 miles
PASS
Mileage38,370 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 LHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LC53 LHE

What car is LC53 LHE?

LC53 LHE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LC53 LHE?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 LHE was 225,053 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 LHE passed its MOT?

LC53 LHE has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2019.

Is LC53 LHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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