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LG53 KNC

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 139,456 miles on the clock, averaging 9,541 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 KNC

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,541

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,456 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,890
Average per year9,541
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 KNC 27k55k83k111k139k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,456 miles
Since last MOT+4,890 miles
PASS
Mileage134,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,566 miles
Since last MOT+6,530 miles
PASS
Mileage128,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,677 miles
PASS
Mileage120,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,650 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,709 miles
Since last MOT+14,186 miles
PASS
Mileage98,523 miles
Since last MOT+14,133 miles
PASS
Mileage84,390 miles
Since last MOT+14,185 miles
PASS
Mileage70,205 miles
Since last MOT+16,932 miles
PASS
Mileage53,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,130 miles
PASS
Mileage46,143 miles
Since last MOT+7,859 miles
PASS
Mileage38,284 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,277 miles
Since last MOT+3,793 miles
PASS
Mileage34,484 miles
Since last MOT+7,301 miles
PASS
Mileage27,183 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 KNC
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 KNC

What car is LG53 KNC?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 KNC?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 KNC was 139,456 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 KNC passed its MOT?

LG53 KNC has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2018.

Is LG53 KNC ULEZ compliant?

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

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