Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 128,578 miles on the clock, averaging 8,041 miles per year, around 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 LXE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 128,578 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,458 |
| Average per year | 8,041 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LC53 LXE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LC — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LC53 LXE
What car is LC53 LXE?
LC53 LXE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.
What is the mileage of LC53 LXE?
The last recorded mileage for LC53 LXE was 128,578 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LC53 LXE passed its MOT?
LC53 LXE has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Jul 2019.
Is LC53 LXE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC53 LXE 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 LXE?
LC53 LXE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.