Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 193,494 miles on the clock, averaging 12,490 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for LG53 WZJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 193,494 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 12,490 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LG53 WZJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LG — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LG53 WZJ
What car is LG53 WZJ?
LG53 WZJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.
What is the mileage of LG53 WZJ?
The last recorded mileage for LG53 WZJ was 193,494 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LG53 WZJ passed its MOT?
LG53 WZJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2018.
Is LG53 WZJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG53 WZJ 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 WZJ?
LG53 WZJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.