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LC53 LVB

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 132,716 miles on the clock, averaging 9,019 miles per year, above 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 LVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,019

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading132,716 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,846
Average per year9,019
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC53 LVB 34k58k83k108k133k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,716 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
PASS
Mileage130,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,870 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage128,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,566 miles
Since last MOT+2,831 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,871 miles
PASS
Mileage121,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,864 miles
Since last MOT+5,689 miles
PASS
Mileage116,175 miles
Since last MOT+14,093 miles
PASS
Mileage102,082 miles
Since last MOT+12,858 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,224 miles
Since last MOT+16,433 miles
PASS
Mileage72,791 miles
Since last MOT+18,864 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,927 miles
Since last MOT+9,876 miles
PASS
Mileage44,051 miles
Since last MOT+10,403 miles
PASS
Mileage33,648 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 LVB
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 LVB

What car is LC53 LVB?

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

What is the mileage of LC53 LVB?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 LVB was 132,716 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 LVB passed its MOT?

LC53 LVB has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2017.

Is LC53 LVB ULEZ compliant?

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

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