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LC53 VLL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 99,521 miles on the clock, averaging 8,195 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 VLL

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,521
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,195

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 reading99,521 miles
Reading date
Miles last year45
Average per year8,195
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC53 VLL 22k41k61k80k100k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,521 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,476 miles
Since last MOT+8,381 miles
PASS
Mileage91,095 miles
Since last MOT+9,337 miles
PASS
Mileage81,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,758 miles
PASS
Mileage749,807 miles
Since last MOT+674,827 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,980 miles
Since last MOT+13,635 miles
PASS
Mileage61,345 miles
Since last MOT+12,899 miles
PASS
Mileage48,446 miles
Since last MOT+8,876 miles
PASS
Mileage39,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage34,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage29,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,744 miles
PASS
Mileage21,623 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 VLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LC53 VLL

What car is LC53 VLL?

LC53 VLL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LC53 VLL?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 VLL was 99,521 miles, recorded on 11 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 VLL passed its MOT?

LC53 VLL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2016.

Is LC53 VLL ULEZ compliant?

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

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