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LJ53 OCH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 117,875 miles on the clock, averaging 6,347 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LJ53 OCH

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,347

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 reading117,875 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,347
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ53 OCH 51k68k84k101k118k '06'17'13

Check LJ53 OCH

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,547 miles
PASS
Mileage109,328 miles
Since last MOT+9,345 miles
PASS
Mileage99,983 miles
Since last MOT+7,734 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,249 miles
Since last MOT+7,834 miles
PASS
Mileage84,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,415 miles
Since last MOT+9,854 miles
PASS
Mileage74,561 miles
PASS
Mileage77,160 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage67,465 miles
Since last MOT+378 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,087 miles
Since last MOT+9,629 miles
PASS
Mileage57,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,687 miles
PASS
Mileage50,771 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,747 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 OCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LJ53 OCH

What car is LJ53 OCH?

LJ53 OCH is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LJ53 OCH?

The last recorded mileage for LJ53 OCH was 117,875 miles, recorded on 31 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ53 OCH passed its MOT?

LJ53 OCH has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2017.

Is LJ53 OCH ULEZ compliant?

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

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