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LD53 TDZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 105,233 miles on the clock, averaging 4,709 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LD53 TDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,233
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,709

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading105,233 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,728
Average per year4,709
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 TDZ 25k45k65k85k105k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,233 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage102,505 miles
Since last MOT+3,090 miles
PASS
Mileage99,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,415 miles
Since last MOT+2,320 miles
PASS
Mileage97,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,095 miles
Since last MOT+8,751 miles
PASS
Mileage88,344 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,341 miles
Since last MOT+3,673 miles
PASS
Mileage84,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage81,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage78,016 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
PASS
Mileage75,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,182 miles
Since last MOT+2,450 miles
PASS
Mileage72,732 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,730 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage66,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,228 miles
PASS
Mileage61,670 miles
Since last MOT+7,233 miles
PASS
Mileage54,437 miles
Since last MOT+6,166 miles
PASS
Mileage48,271 miles
Since last MOT+6,012 miles
PASS
Mileage42,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage36,386 miles
Since last MOT+5,109 miles
PASS
Mileage31,277 miles
Since last MOT+6,455 miles
PASS
Mileage24,822 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 TDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LD53 TDZ

What car is LD53 TDZ?

LD53 TDZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD53 TDZ?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 TDZ was 105,233 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 TDZ passed its MOT?

LD53 TDZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2024.

Is LD53 TDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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