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LK53 YFX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourRed
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1600cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 71,493 miles on the clock, averaging 12,179 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LK53 YFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,493
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2010
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
12,179

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 reading71,493 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25,059
Average per year12,179
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LK53 YFX 23k35k47k59k71k '10'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage71,493 miles
Since last MOT+25,059 miles
PASS
Mileage46,434 miles
Since last MOT+14,697 miles
PASS
Mileage31,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,248 miles
PASS
Mileage27,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,013 miles
PASS
Mileage23,476 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 YFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLK — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LK53 YFX

What car is LK53 YFX?

LK53 YFX is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LK53 YFX?

The last recorded mileage for LK53 YFX was 71,493 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LK53 YFX passed its MOT?

LK53 YFX has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 27 Oct 2014.

Is LK53 YFX ULEZ compliant?

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

LK53 YFX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.