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LD53 WDX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 126,938 miles on the clock, averaging 5,289 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LD53 WDX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,289

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,938 miles
Reading date
Miles last year714
Average per year5,289
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 WDX 23k49k75k101k127k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,938 miles
Since last MOT+714 miles
PASS
Mileage126,224 miles
Since last MOT+922 miles
PASS
Mileage125,302 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,254 miles
Since last MOT+738 miles
PASS
Mileage124,516 miles
Since last MOT+646 miles
PASS
Mileage123,870 miles
Since last MOT+1,502 miles
PASS
Mileage122,368 miles
Since last MOT+1,309 miles
PASS
Mileage121,059 miles
Since last MOT+2,884 miles
PASS
Mileage118,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,278 miles
PASS
Mileage113,897 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage109,153 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage104,574 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage100,308 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage93,713 miles
Since last MOT+10,435 miles
PASS
Mileage83,278 miles
Since last MOT+15,174 miles
PASS
Mileage68,104 miles
Since last MOT+16,468 miles
PASS
Mileage51,636 miles
Since last MOT+6,313 miles
PASS
Mileage45,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage38,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage34,099 miles
Since last MOT+5,112 miles
PASS
Mileage28,987 miles
Since last MOT+6,215 miles
PASS
Mileage22,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,772 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LD53 WDX

What car is LD53 WDX?

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

What is the mileage of LD53 WDX?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 WDX was 126,938 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 WDX passed its MOT?

LD53 WDX has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2026.

Is LD53 WDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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