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LG53 YWT

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 77,076 miles on the clock, averaging 6,288 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LG53 YWT

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,288

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading77,076 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,035
Average per year6,288
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LG53 YWT 27k39k52k64k77k '06'14'11

Check LG53 YWT

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
PASS
Mileage71,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,435 miles
PASS
Mileage64,606 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage58,774 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage53,428 miles
Since last MOT+5,748 miles
PASS
Mileage47,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,040 miles
PASS
Mileage41,640 miles
Since last MOT+8,185 miles
PASS
Mileage33,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,751 miles
PASS
Mileage26,704 miles

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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

RegistrationLG53 YWT
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 YWT

What car is LG53 YWT?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 YWT?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 YWT was 77,076 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 YWT passed its MOT?

LG53 YWT has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Oct 2014.

Is LG53 YWT ULEZ compliant?

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

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