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LG53 APZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 65,008 miles on the clock, averaging 3,174 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 LG53 APZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,008
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,174

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,008 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,478
Average per year3,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 APZ 15k27k40k52k65k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,478 miles
PASS
Mileage62,530 miles
Since last MOT+683 miles
PASS
Mileage61,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,847 miles
Since last MOT+1,984 miles
PASS
Mileage59,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage56,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,188 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage52,757 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage47,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,468 miles
PASS
Mileage41,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,986 miles
PASS
Mileage37,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,952 miles
Since last MOT+2,131 miles
PASS
Mileage35,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,821 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage34,736 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage31,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage28,151 miles
Since last MOT+8,270 miles
PASS
Mileage19,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage14,561 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 APZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 APZ

What car is LG53 APZ?

LG53 APZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 APZ?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 APZ was 65,008 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 APZ passed its MOT?

LG53 APZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2022.

Is LG53 APZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG53 APZ 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 LG53 APZ?

LG53 APZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.