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LG53 YZL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 226,061 miles on the clock, averaging 12,020 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 YZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
226,061
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,020

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading226,061 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,020
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 YZL 104k134k165k195k226k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage226,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage226,061 miles
Since last MOT+13,398 miles
PASS
Mileage212,663 miles
Since last MOT+15,348 miles
PASS
Mileage197,315 miles
Since last MOT+6,360 miles
PASS
Mileage190,955 miles
Since last MOT+9,225 miles
PASS
Mileage181,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,730 miles
Since last MOT+7,882 miles
PASS
Mileage173,848 miles
Since last MOT+7,988 miles
PASS
Mileage165,860 miles
Since last MOT+9,363 miles
PASS
Mileage156,497 miles
Since last MOT+9,694 miles
PASS
Mileage146,803 miles
Since last MOT+11,097 miles
PASS
Mileage135,706 miles
Since last MOT+32,035 miles
PASS
Mileage103,671 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 YZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 YZL

What car is LG53 YZL?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 YZL?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 YZL was 226,061 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 YZL passed its MOT?

LG53 YZL has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2016.

Is LG53 YZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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