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LG53 TYY

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 77,952 miles on the clock, averaging 4,431 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 TYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,431

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,870
Average per year4,431
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LG53 TYY 23k37k51k64k78k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,952 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage71,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
PASS
Mileage66,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,435 miles
PASS
Mileage62,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
PASS
Mileage57,840 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage48,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,334 miles
Since last MOT+5,059 miles
PASS
Mileage43,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,878 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,397 miles
Since last MOT+3,367 miles
PASS
Mileage34,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,030 miles
Since last MOT+10,732 miles
PASS
Mileage23,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,298 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 TYY
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 TYY

What car is LG53 TYY?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 TYY?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 TYY was 77,952 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 TYY passed its MOT?

LG53 TYY has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2019.

Is LG53 TYY ULEZ compliant?

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

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