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LL53 APY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
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 1595cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 144,480 miles on the clock, averaging 8,134 miles per year, around 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 LL53 APY

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,134

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,955
Average per year8,134
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LL53 APY 13k46k79k112k144k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,955 miles
PASS
Mileage135,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,525 miles
Since last MOT+11,208 miles
PASS
Mileage124,317 miles
Since last MOT+18,951 miles
PASS
Mileage105,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,366 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
PASS
Mileage105,211 miles
Since last MOT+1,131 miles
PASS
Mileage104,080 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,074 miles
Since last MOT+7,935 miles
PASS
Mileage96,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,291 miles
PASS
Mileage88,848 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,721 miles
Since last MOT+9,058 miles
PASS
Mileage79,663 miles
Since last MOT+12,070 miles
PASS
Mileage67,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,593 miles
Since last MOT+11,393 miles
PASS
Mileage56,200 miles
Since last MOT+17,200 miles
PASS
Mileage39,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,000 miles
Since last MOT+15,909 miles
PASS
Mileage23,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,933 miles
PASS
Mileage20,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,362 miles
PASS
Mileage16,796 miles
Since last MOT+3,371 miles
PASS
Mileage13,425 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 APY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLL — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LL53 APY

What car is LL53 APY?

LL53 APY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LL53 APY?

The last recorded mileage for LL53 APY was 144,480 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LL53 APY passed its MOT?

LL53 APY has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2023.

Is LL53 APY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LL53 APY 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 LL53 APY?

LL53 APY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.