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LD53 FPL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 175,762 miles on the clock, averaging 11,666 miles per year, above 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 FPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,666

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,762 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,666
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 FPL 58k87k117k146k176k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,762 miles
Since last MOT+14,373 miles
PASS
Mileage161,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,705 miles
PASS
Mileage156,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,899 miles
PASS
Mileage148,785 miles
Since last MOT+15,579 miles
PASS
Mileage133,206 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,204 miles
Since last MOT+12,922 miles
PASS
Mileage120,282 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,280 miles
Since last MOT+13,604 miles
PASS
Mileage106,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,676 miles
Since last MOT+14,900 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,776 miles
Since last MOT+13,431 miles
PASS
Mileage78,345 miles
Since last MOT+11,114 miles
PASS
Mileage67,231 miles
Since last MOT+9,456 miles
PASS
Mileage57,775 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LD53 FPL

What car is LD53 FPL?

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

What is the mileage of LD53 FPL?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 FPL was 175,762 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 FPL passed its MOT?

LD53 FPL has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2016.

Is LD53 FPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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