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LJ53 ODA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2324cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2324cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2324cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 88,116 miles on the clock, averaging 8,467 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LJ53 ODA

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,116
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,467

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading88,116 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,467
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ53 ODA 29k43k58k73k88k '07'14'11

Check LJ53 ODA

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,116 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,115 miles
Since last MOT+1,967 miles
PASS
Mileage86,148 miles
Since last MOT+6,241 miles
PASS
Mileage79,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,364 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,543 miles
Since last MOT+10,323 miles
PASS
Mileage61,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,089 miles
PASS
Mileage47,974 miles
Since last MOT+11,402 miles
PASS
Mileage36,572 miles
Since last MOT+8,049 miles
PASS
Mileage28,523 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ODA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2324cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LJ53 ODA

What car is LJ53 ODA?

LJ53 ODA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LJ53 ODA?

The last recorded mileage for LJ53 ODA was 88,116 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ53 ODA passed its MOT?

LJ53 ODA has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2014.

Is LJ53 ODA ULEZ compliant?

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

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