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LG53 YYC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 32 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 12 (63% pass rate). It has 144,459 miles on the clock, averaging 6,272 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LG53 YYC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,459
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
6,272

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,459 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,272
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 YYC 22k53k83k114k144k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,459 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage140,817 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,116 miles
PASS
Mileage136,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,314 miles
PASS
Mileage134,380 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
PASS
Mileage131,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,945 miles
PASS
Mileage127,413 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,410 miles
Since last MOT+2,755 miles
PASS
Mileage124,655 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,653 miles
Since last MOT+12,371 miles
PASS
Mileage112,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,282 miles
Since last MOT+12,702 miles
PASS
Mileage99,580 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,576 miles
Since last MOT+10,314 miles
PASS
Mileage89,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,262 miles
Since last MOT+8,398 miles
PASS
Mileage80,864 miles
Since last MOT+11,650 miles
PASS
Mileage69,214 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,271 miles
PASS
Mileage62,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage55,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,904 miles
Since last MOT+11,097 miles
PASS
Mileage44,807 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
PASS
Mileage41,276 miles
Since last MOT+2,433 miles
PASS
Mileage38,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,843 miles
Since last MOT+2,464 miles
PASS
Mileage36,379 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage29,925 miles
Since last MOT+7,455 miles
PASS
Mileage22,470 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 YYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 YYC

What car is LG53 YYC?

LG53 YYC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 YYC?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 YYC was 144,459 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 YYC passed its MOT?

LG53 YYC has had 32 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (20 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.

Is LG53 YYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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