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LD53 FBV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 123,365 miles on the clock, averaging 6,755 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 FBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,755

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,365 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,755
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 FBV 8k37k66k95k123k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,365 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
PASS
Mileage115,685 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,681 miles
Since last MOT+7,660 miles
PASS
Mileage108,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,600 miles
PASS
Mileage100,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,902 miles
PASS
Mileage95,519 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage89,221 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
PASS
Mileage83,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,662 miles
Since last MOT+7,698 miles
PASS
Mileage75,964 miles
Since last MOT+5,126 miles
PASS
Mileage70,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage64,349 miles
Since last MOT+5,525 miles
PASS
Mileage58,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,824 miles
Since last MOT+11,062 miles
PASS
Mileage47,762 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,655 miles
Since last MOT+11,136 miles
PASS
Mileage36,519 miles
Since last MOT+10,886 miles
PASS
Mileage25,633 miles
Since last MOT+12,890 miles
PASS
Mileage12,743 miles
Since last MOT+1,419 miles
PASS
Mileage11,324 miles
Since last MOT+2,838 miles
PASS
Mileage8,486 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LD53 FBV

What car is LD53 FBV?

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

What is the mileage of LD53 FBV?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 FBV was 123,365 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 FBV passed its MOT?

LD53 FBV has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2023.

Is LD53 FBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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