Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 150,561 miles on the clock, averaging 7,316 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 LL53 EMJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 150,561 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,163 |
| Average per year | 7,316 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LL53 EMJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LL — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LL53 EMJ
What car is LL53 EMJ?
LL53 EMJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.
What is the mileage of LL53 EMJ?
The last recorded mileage for LL53 EMJ was 150,561 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LL53 EMJ passed its MOT?
LL53 EMJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 29 Nov 2023.
Is LL53 EMJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LL53 EMJ 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 EMJ?
LL53 EMJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.