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LD53 BXN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 46,189 miles on the clock, averaging 1,927 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 LD53 BXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
1,927

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,189 miles
Reading date
Miles last year337
Average per year1,927
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 BXN 10k19k28k37k46k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,189 miles
Since last MOT+337 miles
PASS
Mileage45,852 miles
Since last MOT+764 miles
PASS
Mileage45,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,088 miles
Since last MOT+2,553 miles
PASS
Mileage42,535 miles
Since last MOT+575 miles
PASS
Mileage41,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,960 miles
Since last MOT+622 miles
PASS
Mileage41,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,338 miles
Since last MOT+915 miles
PASS
Mileage40,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,623 miles
PASS
Mileage37,800 miles
Since last MOT+2,181 miles
PASS
Mileage35,619 miles
Since last MOT+2,227 miles
PASS
Mileage33,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,397 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,606 miles
Since last MOT+3,305 miles
PASS
Mileage25,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,324 miles
PASS
Mileage22,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,200 miles
PASS
Mileage20,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,777 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage18,841 miles
Since last MOT+1,526 miles
PASS
Mileage17,315 miles
Since last MOT+1,825 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,490 miles
Since last MOT+2,249 miles
PASS
Mileage13,241 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage9,712 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 BXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LD53 BXN

What car is LD53 BXN?

LD53 BXN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD53 BXN?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 BXN was 46,189 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 BXN passed its MOT?

LD53 BXN has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2025.

Is LD53 BXN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD53 BXN 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 LD53 BXN?

LD53 BXN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.