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LG53 TWD

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 101,207 miles on the clock, averaging 4,017 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 TWD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
101,207
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,017

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading101,207 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,017
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 TWD 23k43k62k82k101k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage101,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,207 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
PASS
Mileage101,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,194 miles
Since last MOT+2,852 miles
PASS
Mileage98,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,342 miles
Since last MOT+1,426 miles
PASS
Mileage96,916 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,915 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
PASS
Mileage96,874 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
PASS
Mileage93,898 miles
Since last MOT+4,046 miles
PASS
Mileage89,852 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,056 miles
PASS
Mileage86,793 miles
Since last MOT+2,104 miles
PASS
Mileage84,689 miles
Since last MOT+8,529 miles
PASS
Mileage76,160 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,205 miles
PASS
Mileage73,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,262 miles
PASS
Mileage70,691 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
PASS
Mileage65,028 miles
Since last MOT+11,543 miles
PASS
Mileage53,485 miles
Since last MOT+7,049 miles
PASS
Mileage46,436 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage40,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage32,073 miles
Since last MOT+8,872 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,201 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 TWD
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 TWD

What car is LG53 TWD?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 TWD?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 TWD was 101,207 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 TWD passed its MOT?

LG53 TWD has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2026.

Is LG53 TWD ULEZ compliant?

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

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