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LC53 VGE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 87,214 miles on the clock, averaging 1,082 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LC53 VGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,214
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
1,082

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,214 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,239
Average per year1,082
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC53 VGE 72k76k80k83k87k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,214 miles
Since last MOT+4,239 miles
PASS
Mileage82,975 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,973 miles
PASS
Mileage171,975 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,971 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage167,012 miles
Since last MOT+9,679 miles
PASS
Mileage157,333 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,329 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,265 miles
PASS
Mileage148,818 miles
Since last MOT+8,164 miles
PASS
Mileage140,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,885 miles
PASS
Mileage132,769 miles
Since last MOT+6,850 miles
PASS
Mileage125,919 miles
Since last MOT+6,113 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,806 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage113,230 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage107,231 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,254 miles
Since last MOT+20,388 miles
PASS
Mileage80,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,634 miles
PASS
Mileage72,232 miles

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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 VGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LC53 VGE

What car is LC53 VGE?

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

What is the mileage of LC53 VGE?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 VGE was 87,214 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 VGE passed its MOT?

LC53 VGE has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2020.

Is LC53 VGE ULEZ compliant?

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

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