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LG53 WKD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 76,208 miles on the clock, averaging 2,167 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LG53 WKD

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,208
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,167

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

Low mileage
Latest reading76,208 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,788
Average per year2,167
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 WKD 35k46k56k66k76k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,788 miles
PASS
Mileage70,420 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage66,316 miles
Since last MOT+4,264 miles
PASS
Mileage62,052 miles
Since last MOT+3,517 miles
PASS
Mileage58,535 miles
Since last MOT+3,376 miles
PASS
Mileage55,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,159 miles
Since last MOT+1,823 miles
PASS
Mileage53,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,336 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage50,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,680 miles
PASS
Mileage47,764 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,762 miles
Since last MOT+1,800 miles
PASS
Mileage45,962 miles
Since last MOT+1,806 miles
PASS
Mileage44,156 miles
Since last MOT+907 miles
PASS
Mileage43,249 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
PASS
Mileage42,238 miles
Since last MOT+1,073 miles
PASS
Mileage41,165 miles
Since last MOT+826 miles
PASS
Mileage40,339 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,338 miles
Since last MOT+789 miles
PASS
Mileage39,549 miles
Since last MOT+1,278 miles
PASS
Mileage38,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,271 miles
Since last MOT+1,029 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,242 miles
Since last MOT+873 miles
PASS
Mileage36,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,369 miles
Since last MOT+1,098 miles
PASS
Mileage35,271 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 WKD

What car is LG53 WKD?

LG53 WKD is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 WKD?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 WKD was 76,208 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 WKD passed its MOT?

LG53 WKD has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2025.

Is LG53 WKD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG53 WKD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LG53 WKD?

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