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LC53 VMX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 100,831 miles on the clock, averaging 6,390 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 VMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,831
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,390

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,831 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,390
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC53 VMX 36k53k69k85k101k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,831 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,829 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage93,366 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,337 miles
Since last MOT+7,738 miles
PASS
Mileage85,599 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
PASS
Mileage80,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,157 miles
PASS
Mileage77,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,640 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage73,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,094 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage69,018 miles
Since last MOT+15,680 miles
PASS
Mileage53,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage53,338 miles
Since last MOT+12,276 miles
PASS
Mileage41,062 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage36,496 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,492 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LC53 VMX

What car is LC53 VMX?

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

What is the mileage of LC53 VMX?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 VMX was 100,831 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 VMX passed its MOT?

LC53 VMX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2016.

Is LC53 VMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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