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LG53 YXK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 51,836 miles on the clock, averaging 2,461 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 YXK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
51,836
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,461

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 reading51,836 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,461
Mileage consistencyVariable
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,836 miles
Since last MOT+419 miles
PASS
Mileage51,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,417 miles
Since last MOT+2,492 miles
PASS
Mileage48,925 miles
Since last MOT+5,220 miles
PASS
Mileage43,705 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage40,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage36,742 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage33,517 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,516 miles
Since last MOT+2,761 miles
PASS
Mileage30,755 miles
Since last MOT+2,120 miles
PASS
Mileage28,635 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage25,689 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage23,535 miles
Since last MOT+2,246 miles
PASS
Mileage21,289 miles
Since last MOT+2,083 miles
PASS
Mileage19,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,203 miles
PASS
Mileage17,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,959 miles
PASS
Mileage15,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,487 miles
PASS
Mileage13,557 miles
Since last MOT+2,097 miles
PASS
Mileage11,460 miles
Since last MOT+2,657 miles
PASS
Mileage8,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage8,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,275 miles
PASS
Mileage6,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,235 miles
PASS
Mileage4,293 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 YXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 YXK

What car is LG53 YXK?

LG53 YXK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 YXK?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 YXK was 51,836 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 YXK passed its MOT?

LG53 YXK has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.

Is LG53 YXK ULEZ compliant?

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

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