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LK53 FHF

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 165,334 miles on the clock, averaging 7,673 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LK53 FHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,334
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,673

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,334 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,068
Average per year7,673
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LK53 FHF 19k55k92k129k165k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,334 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage160,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,266 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage153,270 miles
Since last MOT+9,389 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,076 miles
PASS
Mileage137,805 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage132,635 miles
Since last MOT+11,663 miles
PASS
Mileage120,972 miles
Since last MOT+17,321 miles
PASS
Mileage103,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,651 miles
Since last MOT+18,149 miles
PASS
Mileage85,502 miles
Since last MOT+14,215 miles
PASS
Mileage71,287 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,281 miles
Since last MOT+9,185 miles
PASS
Mileage62,096 miles
Since last MOT+1,269 miles
PASS
Mileage60,827 miles
Since last MOT+1,634 miles
PASS
Mileage59,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,630 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,563 miles
Since last MOT+1,779 miles
PASS
Mileage55,784 miles
Since last MOT+1,897 miles
PASS
Mileage53,887 miles
Since last MOT+1,230 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,962 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,172 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,022 miles
PASS
Mileage28,501 miles
Since last MOT+9,749 miles
PASS
Mileage18,752 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 FHF
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 FHF

What car is LK53 FHF?

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

What is the mileage of LK53 FHF?

The last recorded mileage for LK53 FHF was 165,334 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LK53 FHF passed its MOT?

LK53 FHF has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.

Is LK53 FHF ULEZ compliant?

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

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