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LG53 BKK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 144,984 miles on the clock, averaging 6,048 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 LG53 BKK

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,984
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,048

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,984 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,784
Average per year6,048
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LG53 BKK 34k62k89k117k145k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage144,984 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage140,200 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,194 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage136,491 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
PASS
Mileage132,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage128,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,189 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage124,260 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage120,373 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,372 miles
Since last MOT+3,895 miles
PASS
Mileage116,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,477 miles
Since last MOT+3,314 miles
PASS
Mileage113,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,163 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage107,785 miles
Since last MOT+7,959 miles
PASS
Mileage99,826 miles
Since last MOT+11,451 miles
PASS
Mileage88,375 miles
Since last MOT+7,967 miles
PASS
Mileage80,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,408 miles
Since last MOT+8,896 miles
PASS
Mileage71,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,265 miles
PASS
Mileage64,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage57,315 miles
Since last MOT+7,289 miles
PASS
Mileage50,026 miles
Since last MOT+7,898 miles
PASS
Mileage42,128 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
PASS
Mileage33,753 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 BKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 BKK

What car is LG53 BKK?

LG53 BKK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 BKK?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 BKK was 144,984 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 BKK passed its MOT?

LG53 BKK has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 13 Jan 2025.

Is LG53 BKK ULEZ compliant?

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

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