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LD53 SJO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 155,420 miles on the clock, averaging 9,860 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LD53 SJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,420
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
9,860

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,157
Average per year9,860
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 SJO 51k77k103k129k155k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage155,420 miles
Since last MOT+13,157 miles
PASS
Mileage142,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,263 miles
Since last MOT+14,841 miles
PASS
Mileage127,422 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,249 miles
Since last MOT+11,441 miles
PASS
Mileage115,808 miles
Since last MOT+9,094 miles
PASS
Mileage106,714 miles
Since last MOT+9,489 miles
PASS
Mileage97,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,722 miles
PASS
Mileage91,503 miles
Since last MOT+7,428 miles
PASS
Mileage84,075 miles
Since last MOT+12,103 miles
PASS
Mileage71,972 miles
Since last MOT+13,969 miles
PASS
Mileage58,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,003 miles
Since last MOT+6,519 miles
PASS
Mileage51,484 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,483 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LD53 SJO

What car is LD53 SJO?

LD53 SJO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD53 SJO?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 SJO was 155,420 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 SJO passed its MOT?

LD53 SJO has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 13 Apr 2017.

Is LD53 SJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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