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LC53 VHB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 1595cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 20,565 miles on the clock, averaging 772 miles per year, well below 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 VHB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
20,565
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
772

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading20,565 miles
Reading date
Miles last year330
Average per year772
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC53 VHB 6k10k13k17k21k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage20,565 miles
Since last MOT+330 miles
PASS
Mileage20,235 miles
Since last MOT+358 miles
PASS
Mileage19,877 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,866 miles
Since last MOT+425 miles
PASS
Mileage19,441 miles
Since last MOT+377 miles
PASS
Mileage19,064 miles
Since last MOT+325 miles
PASS
Mileage18,739 miles
Since last MOT+431 miles
PASS
Mileage18,308 miles
Since last MOT+496 miles
PASS
Mileage17,812 miles
Since last MOT+558 miles
PASS
Mileage17,254 miles
Since last MOT+607 miles
PASS
Mileage16,647 miles
Since last MOT+535 miles
PASS
Mileage16,112 miles
PASS
Mileage156,361 miles
Since last MOT+141,600 miles
PASS
Mileage14,761 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage13,676 miles
Since last MOT+1,019 miles
PASS
Mileage12,657 miles
Since last MOT+1,670 miles
PASS
Mileage10,987 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage9,538 miles
Since last MOT+1,144 miles
PASS
Mileage8,394 miles
Since last MOT+1,354 miles
PASS
Mileage7,040 miles
Since last MOT+1,145 miles
PASS
Mileage5,895 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 VHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LC53 VHB

What car is LC53 VHB?

LC53 VHB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LC53 VHB?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 VHB was 20,565 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 VHB passed its MOT?

LC53 VHB has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Dec 2025.

Is LC53 VHB ULEZ compliant?

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

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