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LD53 SFU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 117,427 miles on the clock, averaging 6,248 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for LD53 SFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,427
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,248

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,427 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,248
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LD53 SFU 41k60k79k98k117k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,427 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,423 miles
Since last MOT+7,299 miles
PASS
Mileage110,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage105,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,298 miles
PASS
Mileage100,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,758 miles
Since last MOT+3,868 miles
PASS
Mileage96,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,250 miles
PASS
Mileage91,640 miles
Since last MOT+3,853 miles
PASS
Mileage87,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,613 miles
PASS
Mileage82,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage77,473 miles
Since last MOT+6,858 miles
PASS
Mileage70,615 miles
Since last MOT+11,127 miles
PASS
Mileage59,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,488 miles
Since last MOT+9,861 miles
PASS
Mileage49,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,627 miles
Since last MOT+8,975 miles
PASS
Mileage40,652 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 SFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LD53 SFU

What car is LD53 SFU?

LD53 SFU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD53 SFU?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 SFU was 117,427 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 SFU passed its MOT?

LD53 SFU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2019.

Is LD53 SFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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