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LJ53 FFN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 152,529 miles on the clock, averaging 7,379 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 LJ53 FFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,379

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

Below average
Latest reading152,529 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,198
Average per year7,379
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ53 FFN 33k63k93k123k153k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,198 miles
PASS
Mileage147,331 miles
Since last MOT+3,736 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,481 miles
PASS
Mileage141,114 miles
Since last MOT+5,144 miles
PASS
Mileage135,970 miles
Since last MOT+6,062 miles
PASS
Mileage129,908 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,905 miles
Since last MOT+7,148 miles
PASS
Mileage122,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,757 miles
Since last MOT+5,126 miles
PASS
Mileage117,631 miles
Since last MOT+6,604 miles
PASS
Mileage111,027 miles
Since last MOT+7,238 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,838 miles
PASS
Mileage97,951 miles
Since last MOT+8,927 miles
PASS
Mileage89,024 miles
Since last MOT+11,931 miles
PASS
Mileage77,093 miles
Since last MOT+9,313 miles
PASS
Mileage67,780 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,777 miles
Since last MOT+9,059 miles
PASS
Mileage58,718 miles
Since last MOT+11,171 miles
PASS
Mileage47,547 miles
Since last MOT+14,739 miles
PASS
Mileage32,808 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LJ53 FFN

What car is LJ53 FFN?

LJ53 FFN is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LJ53 FFN?

The last recorded mileage for LJ53 FFN was 152,529 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ53 FFN passed its MOT?

LJ53 FFN has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2022.

Is LJ53 FFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LJ53 FFN 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 LJ53 FFN?

LJ53 FFN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.