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LG53 WZU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 84,753 miles on the clock, averaging 3,157 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 WZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,157

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,566
Average per year3,157
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 WZU 25k40k55k70k85k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,753 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage78,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,187 miles
Since last MOT+8,115 miles
PASS
Mileage70,072 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,546 miles
PASS
Mileage66,525 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,523 miles
Since last MOT+2,200 miles
PASS
Mileage64,323 miles
Since last MOT+960 miles
PASS
Mileage63,363 miles
Since last MOT+524 miles
PASS
Mileage62,839 miles
Since last MOT+693 miles
PASS
Mileage62,146 miles
Since last MOT+762 miles
PASS
Mileage61,384 miles
Since last MOT+832 miles
PASS
Mileage60,552 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage59,519 miles
Since last MOT+922 miles
PASS
Mileage58,597 miles
Since last MOT+782 miles
PASS
Mileage57,815 miles
Since last MOT+875 miles
PASS
Mileage56,940 miles
Since last MOT+983 miles
PASS
Mileage55,957 miles
Since last MOT+1,049 miles
PASS
Mileage54,908 miles
Since last MOT+719 miles
PASS
Mileage54,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,088 miles
PASS
Mileage53,101 miles
Since last MOT+10,886 miles
PASS
Mileage42,215 miles
Since last MOT+17,430 miles
PASS
Mileage24,785 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LG53 WZU

What car is LG53 WZU?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 WZU?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 WZU was 84,753 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 WZU passed its MOT?

LG53 WZU has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2025.

Is LG53 WZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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