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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 176,118 miles on the clock, averaging 8,853 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for LD53 LWL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 176,118 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,803 |
| Average per year | 8,853 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LD53 LWL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LD — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LD53 LWL
What car is LD53 LWL?
LD53 LWL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.
What is the mileage of LD53 LWL?
The last recorded mileage for LD53 LWL was 176,118 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LD53 LWL passed its MOT?
LD53 LWL has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 3 Dec 2021.
Is LD53 LWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD53 LWL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is LD53 LWL?
LD53 LWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.