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LD53 WBP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 161,520 miles on the clock, averaging 7,245 miles per year, below 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 WBP

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,520
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,245

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading161,520 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,568
Average per year7,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 WBP 28k62k95k128k162k '06'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,520 miles
Since last MOT+13,568 miles
PASS
Mileage147,952 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,950 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage144,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,793 miles
PASS
Mileage141,034 miles
Since last MOT+4,630 miles
PASS
Mileage136,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,404 miles
Since last MOT+1,450 miles
PASS
Mileage134,954 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
PASS
Mileage134,915 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage129,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,832 miles
Since last MOT+5,228 miles
PASS
Mileage124,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,604 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage117,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,825 miles
Since last MOT+8,327 miles
PASS
Mileage109,498 miles
Since last MOT+15,251 miles
PASS
Mileage94,247 miles
Since last MOT+9,708 miles
PASS
Mileage84,539 miles
Since last MOT+33,580 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,959 miles
Since last MOT+12,715 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,907 miles
PASS
Mileage28,337 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 WBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LD53 WBP

What car is LD53 WBP?

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

What is the mileage of LD53 WBP?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 WBP was 161,520 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 WBP passed its MOT?

LD53 WBP has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2025.

Is LD53 WBP ULEZ compliant?

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

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