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LK53 FHE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 144,962 miles on the clock, averaging 9,583 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 LK53 FHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,962
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,583

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 reading144,962 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,149
Average per year9,583
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LK53 FHE 50k74k97k121k145k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage144,962 miles
Since last MOT+11,149 miles
PASS
Mileage133,813 miles
Since last MOT+554 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,259 miles
Since last MOT+15,222 miles
PASS
Mileage118,037 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,036 miles
Since last MOT+721 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,315 miles
Since last MOT+10,721 miles
PASS
Mileage106,594 miles
Since last MOT+961 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,633 miles
Since last MOT+16,980 miles
PASS
Mileage88,653 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage83,409 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage76,998 miles
Since last MOT+5,206 miles
PASS
Mileage71,792 miles
Since last MOT+7,718 miles
PASS
Mileage64,074 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,067 miles
Since last MOT+6,830 miles
PASS
Mileage57,237 miles
Since last MOT+7,383 miles
PASS
Mileage49,854 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

RegistrationLK53 FHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLK — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LK53 FHE

What car is LK53 FHE?

LK53 FHE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LK53 FHE?

The last recorded mileage for LK53 FHE was 144,962 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LK53 FHE passed its MOT?

LK53 FHE has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 24 Jan 2017.

Is LK53 FHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LK53 FHE 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 LK53 FHE?

LK53 FHE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.