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LG53 WJU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
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 1595cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 107,953 miles on the clock, averaging 4,886 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 WJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,886

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading107,953 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,513
Average per year4,886
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 WJU 26k46k67k87k108k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,953 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage105,440 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,424 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage101,778 miles
Since last MOT+10,735 miles
PASS
Mileage91,043 miles
Since last MOT+4,156 miles
PASS
Mileage86,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,317 miles
PASS
Mileage81,570 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage77,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,623 miles
PASS
Mileage74,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,155 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,643 miles
Since last MOT+1,520 miles
PASS
Mileage71,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,474 miles
PASS
Mileage64,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,649 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage59,107 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage53,061 miles
Since last MOT+9,552 miles
PASS
Mileage43,509 miles
Since last MOT+9,332 miles
PASS
Mileage34,177 miles
Since last MOT+8,223 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,954 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 WJU

What car is LG53 WJU?

LG53 WJU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 WJU?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 WJU was 107,953 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 WJU passed its MOT?

LG53 WJU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2023.

Is LG53 WJU ULEZ compliant?

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

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