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LD53 DBO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

White Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourWhite
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 100,710 miles on the clock, averaging 5,319 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 LD53 DBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,319

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,710 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,319
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 DBO 21k41k61k81k101k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,710 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage97,686 miles
Since last MOT+7,248 miles
PASS
Mileage90,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
PASS
Mileage86,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
PASS
Mileage79,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,592 miles
PASS
Mileage73,230 miles
Since last MOT+482 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage68,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage63,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,137 miles
PASS
Mileage58,732 miles
Since last MOT+5,970 miles
PASS
Mileage52,762 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage48,566 miles
Since last MOT+2,059 miles
PASS
Mileage46,507 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage41,545 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage36,055 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
PASS
Mileage28,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,337 miles
PASS
Mileage21,456 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LD53 DBO

What car is LD53 DBO?

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

What is the mileage of LD53 DBO?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 DBO was 100,710 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 DBO passed its MOT?

LD53 DBO has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2021.

Is LD53 DBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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