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LG53 HMJ

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 187,664 miles on the clock, averaging 11,953 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LG53 HMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,664
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,953

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,664 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,953
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 HMJ 21k63k104k146k188k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,664 miles
Since last MOT+11,283 miles
PASS
Mileage176,381 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,308 miles
Since last MOT+13,395 miles
PASS
Mileage162,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,913 miles
Since last MOT+18,190 miles
PASS
Mileage144,723 miles
Since last MOT+308 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,415 miles
Since last MOT+16,413 miles
PASS
Mileage128,002 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,871 miles
Since last MOT+16,041 miles
PASS
Mileage111,830 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,820 miles
Since last MOT+12,600 miles
PASS
Mileage99,220 miles
Since last MOT+11,614 miles
PASS
Mileage87,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,606 miles
Since last MOT+10,788 miles
PASS
Mileage76,818 miles
Since last MOT+4,559 miles
PASS
Mileage72,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,171 miles
PASS
Mileage71,088 miles
Since last MOT+12,769 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,319 miles
Since last MOT+12,761 miles
PASS
Mileage45,558 miles
Since last MOT+9,742 miles
PASS
Mileage35,816 miles
Since last MOT+14,490 miles
PASS
Mileage21,326 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 HMJ
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 HMJ

What car is LG53 HMJ?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 HMJ?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 HMJ was 187,664 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 HMJ passed its MOT?

LG53 HMJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2020.

Is LG53 HMJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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