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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 130,807 miles on the clock, averaging 7,102 miles per year, 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 VHN
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 130,807 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,025 |
| Average per year | 7,102 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LC53 VHN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 VHN
What car is LC53 VHN?
LC53 VHN is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.
What is the mileage of LC53 VHN?
The last recorded mileage for LC53 VHN was 130,807 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LC53 VHN passed its MOT?
LC53 VHN has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2022.
Is LC53 VHN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC53 VHN 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 VHN?
LC53 VHN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.