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LC53 VGD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 139,966 miles on the clock, averaging 7,517 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LC53 VGD

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,966
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,517

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,966 miles
Reading date
Miles last year29,788
Average per year7,517
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LC53 VGD 48k71k94k117k140k '07'19'13

Check LC53 VGD

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,966 miles
Since last MOT+29,788 miles
PASS
Mileage110,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,178 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage102,155 miles
Since last MOT+5,245 miles
PASS
Mileage96,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage90,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,832 miles
PASS
Mileage85,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,642 miles
PASS
Mileage81,305 miles
Since last MOT+6,037 miles
PASS
Mileage75,268 miles
Since last MOT+7,416 miles
PASS
Mileage67,852 miles
Since last MOT+10,049 miles
PASS
Mileage57,803 miles
Since last MOT+9,910 miles
PASS
Mileage47,893 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 VGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LC53 VGD

What car is LC53 VGD?

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

What is the mileage of LC53 VGD?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 VGD was 139,966 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 VGD passed its MOT?

LC53 VGD has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Jun 2019.

Is LC53 VGD ULEZ compliant?

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

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