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LG53 TVL

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 134,010 miles on the clock, averaging 4,527 miles per year, well 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 TVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,010
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,527

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading134,010 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,302
Average per year4,527
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 TVL 61k79k97k116k134k '07'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,010 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage127,708 miles
Since last MOT+8,548 miles
PASS
Mileage119,160 miles
Since last MOT+233 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,927 miles
Since last MOT+8,054 miles
PASS
Mileage110,873 miles
Since last MOT+8,110 miles
PASS
Mileage102,763 miles
Since last MOT+7,000 miles
PASS
Mileage95,763 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,760 miles
Since last MOT+7,145 miles
PASS
Mileage88,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,504 miles
PASS
Mileage82,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,318 miles
PASS
Mileage75,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage68,419 miles
Since last MOT+7,020 miles
PASS
Mileage61,399 miles
Since last MOT+9,055 miles
PASS
Mileage52,344 miles
Since last MOT+7,397 miles
PASS
Mileage44,947 miles
Since last MOT+7,225 miles
PASS
Mileage37,722 miles
Since last MOT+6,467 miles
PASS
Mileage31,255 miles
Since last MOT+5,888 miles
PASS
Mileage25,367 miles
PASS
Mileage60,658 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 TVL
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 TVL

What car is LG53 TVL?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 TVL?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 TVL was 134,010 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 TVL passed its MOT?

LG53 TVL has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2023.

Is LG53 TVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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