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LG53 HKN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 131,362 miles on the clock, averaging 7,505 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LG53 HKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,362
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,505

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,362 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,342
Average per year7,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 HKN 56k75k94k112k131k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,362 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage126,020 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,019 miles
Since last MOT+2,518 miles
PASS
Mileage123,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,501 miles
Since last MOT+8,907 miles
PASS
Mileage114,594 miles
Since last MOT+9,826 miles
PASS
Mileage104,768 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,758 miles
Since last MOT+8,891 miles
PASS
Mileage95,867 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
PASS
Mileage88,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,355 miles
Since last MOT+9,707 miles
PASS
Mileage78,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,648 miles
Since last MOT+8,064 miles
PASS
Mileage70,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,584 miles
Since last MOT+7,936 miles
PASS
Mileage62,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,977 miles
PASS
Mileage55,671 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 HKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 HKN

What car is LG53 HKN?

LG53 HKN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 HKN?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 HKN was 131,362 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 HKN passed its MOT?

LG53 HKN has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2018.

Is LG53 HKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG53 HKN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LG53 HKN?

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