Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 112,491 miles on the clock, averaging 5,103 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for LD53 DBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,491 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,937 |
| Average per year | 5,103 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LD53 DBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LD — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LD53 DBU
What car is LD53 DBU?
LD53 DBU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.
What is the mileage of LD53 DBU?
The last recorded mileage for LD53 DBU was 112,491 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LD53 DBU passed its MOT?
LD53 DBU has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2025.
Is LD53 DBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD53 DBU 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 DBU?
LD53 DBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.