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LG53 KME

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 166,260 miles on the clock, averaging 13,061 miles per year, above 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 KME

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,260
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,061

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,260 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,061
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 KME 33k66k100k133k166k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,260 miles
Since last MOT+13,694 miles
PASS
Mileage152,566 miles
Since last MOT+4,719 miles
PASS
Mileage147,847 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,810 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,757 miles
Since last MOT+9,479 miles
PASS
Mileage138,278 miles
Since last MOT+9,145 miles
PASS
Mileage129,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,847 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,286 miles
Since last MOT+6,737 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,549 miles
Since last MOT+11,711 miles
PASS
Mileage102,838 miles
Since last MOT+17,224 miles
PASS
Mileage85,614 miles
Since last MOT+29,648 miles
PASS
Mileage55,966 miles
Since last MOT+22,916 miles
PASS
Mileage33,050 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LG53 KME

What car is LG53 KME?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 KME?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 KME was 166,260 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 KME passed its MOT?

LG53 KME has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2016.

Is LG53 KME ULEZ compliant?

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

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