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LD53 CKL

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 73,401 miles on the clock, averaging 3,621 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 CKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,621

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year3,621
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 CKL 27k38k50k62k73k '06'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,401 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,397 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,341 miles
Since last MOT+1,824 miles
PASS
Mileage71,517 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,511 miles
Since last MOT+1,463 miles
PASS
Mileage70,048 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,043 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,027 miles
Since last MOT+1,093 miles
PASS
Mileage68,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,934 miles
Since last MOT+670 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,264 miles
Since last MOT+2,218 miles
PASS
Mileage66,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,221 miles
PASS
Mileage62,825 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage57,731 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage52,573 miles
Since last MOT+13,615 miles
PASS
Mileage38,958 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage33,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,507 miles
PASS
Mileage26,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,625 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 CKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LD53 CKL

What car is LD53 CKL?

LD53 CKL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD53 CKL?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 CKL was 73,401 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 CKL passed its MOT?

LD53 CKL has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2019.

Is LD53 CKL ULEZ compliant?

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

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