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LG53 TYO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3200cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3200cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3200cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 86,527 miles on the clock, averaging 9,470 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for LG53 TYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,527
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
9,470

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 reading86,527 miles
Reading date
Miles last year129
Average per year9,470
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LG53 TYO 38k50k62k75k87k '06'11'10

Check LG53 TYO

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,527 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,398 miles
Since last MOT+14,602 miles
PASS
Mileage71,796 miles
Since last MOT+8,379 miles
PASS
Mileage63,417 miles
Since last MOT+10,233 miles
PASS
Mileage53,184 miles
Since last MOT+14,724 miles
PASS
Mileage38,460 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 TYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 TYO

What car is LG53 TYO?

LG53 TYO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3200cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 TYO?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 TYO was 86,527 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 TYO passed its MOT?

LG53 TYO has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Nov 2011.

Is LG53 TYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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