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LG53 TYX

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 105,665 miles on the clock, averaging 5,276 miles per year, 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 TYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,665
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
5,276

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

Below average
Latest reading105,665 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 TYX 16k39k61k83k106k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,665 miles
Since last MOT+10,840 miles
PASS
Mileage94,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,825 miles
Since last MOT+15,113 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,079 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,660 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,807 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,552 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,832 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,786 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,385 miles
FAIL
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Since last MOT+1,817 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,403 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,184 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,170 miles
PASS
Mileage19,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,714 miles
PASS
Mileage16,157 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 TYX
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 TYX

What car is LG53 TYX?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 TYX?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 TYX was 105,665 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 TYX passed its MOT?

LG53 TYX has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2023.

Is LG53 TYX ULEZ compliant?

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

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