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LD53 PJV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3189cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3189cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3189cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 108,011 miles on the clock, averaging 6,447 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for LD53 PJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,011
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,447

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,011 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,447
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LD53 PJV 38k55k73k90k108k '06'17'13

Check LD53 PJV

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,011 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage103,519 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,487 miles
Since last MOT+4,744 miles
PASS
Mileage98,743 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,732 miles
Since last MOT+4,300 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,432 miles
Since last MOT+10,229 miles
PASS
Mileage84,203 miles
Since last MOT+7,897 miles
PASS
Mileage76,306 miles
Since last MOT+9,693 miles
PASS
Mileage66,613 miles
Since last MOT+5,593 miles
PASS
Mileage61,020 miles
Since last MOT+4,509 miles
PASS
Mileage56,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,627 miles
PASS
Mileage47,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,884 miles
Since last MOT+10,000 miles
PASS
Mileage37,884 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 PJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3189cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LD53 PJV

What car is LD53 PJV?

LD53 PJV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3189cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD53 PJV?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 PJV was 108,011 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 PJV passed its MOT?

LD53 PJV has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2017.

Is LD53 PJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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