Vehicle summary
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1781cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 157,018 miles on the clock, averaging 9,102 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for LK53 VLV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 157,018 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,652 |
| Average per year | 9,102 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LK53 VLV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LK — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LK53 VLV
What car is LK53 VLV?
LK53 VLV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.
What is the mileage of LK53 VLV?
The last recorded mileage for LK53 VLV was 157,018 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LK53 VLV passed its MOT?
LK53 VLV has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2022.
Is LK53 VLV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LK53 VLV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is LK53 VLV?
LK53 VLV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.