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LD53 MPV

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 112,342 miles on the clock, averaging 7,906 miles per year, around 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 MPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,342
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,906

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,342 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,612
Average per year7,906
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 MPV 14k39k63k88k112k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage112,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,612 miles
PASS
Mileage105,730 miles
Since last MOT+7,252 miles
PASS
Mileage98,478 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,469 miles
Since last MOT+10,078 miles
PASS
Mileage88,391 miles
Since last MOT+1,516 miles
PASS
Mileage86,875 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
PASS
Mileage82,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,109 miles
PASS
Mileage76,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
PASS
Mileage69,590 miles
Since last MOT+13,860 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,730 miles
Since last MOT+10,034 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,696 miles
Since last MOT+9,154 miles
PASS
Mileage36,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,542 miles
Since last MOT+8,078 miles
PASS
Mileage28,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,464 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,957 miles
Since last MOT+8,600 miles
PASS
Mileage14,357 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 MPV
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 MPV

What car is LD53 MPV?

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

What is the mileage of LD53 MPV?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 MPV was 112,342 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 MPV passed its MOT?

LD53 MPV has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 9 Feb 2019.

Is LD53 MPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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