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LK53 YJV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 79,539 miles on the clock, averaging 6,554 miles per year, below 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 YJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,554

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,539 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,554
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LK53 YJV 15k31k47k63k80k '07'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,539 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,536 miles
Since last MOT+7,818 miles
PASS
Mileage71,718 miles
Since last MOT+7,297 miles
PASS
Mileage64,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,421 miles
Since last MOT+8,089 miles
PASS
Mileage56,332 miles
Since last MOT+15,959 miles
PASS
Mileage40,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage36,785 miles
Since last MOT+7,019 miles
PASS
Mileage29,766 miles
Since last MOT+5,649 miles
PASS
Mileage24,117 miles
Since last MOT+4,610 miles
PASS
Mileage19,507 miles
Since last MOT+4,368 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,139 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 YJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLK — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LK53 YJV

What car is LK53 YJV?

LK53 YJV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LK53 YJV?

The last recorded mileage for LK53 YJV was 79,539 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LK53 YJV passed its MOT?

LK53 YJV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2016.

Is LK53 YJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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