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LM53 BVK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 104,146 miles on the clock, averaging 3,958 miles per year, well 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 LM53 BVK

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,146
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,958

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

Low mileage
Latest reading104,146 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,958
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM53 BVK 58k70k81k93k104k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,146 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,145 miles
Since last MOT+5,867 miles
PASS
Mileage98,278 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage93,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage88,302 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage82,165 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage79,336 miles
Since last MOT+3,467 miles
PASS
Mileage75,869 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,392 miles
PASS
Mileage68,724 miles
Since last MOT+4,902 miles
PASS
Mileage63,822 miles
Since last MOT+5,804 miles
PASS
Mileage58,018 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 BVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 BVK

What car is LM53 BVK?

LM53 BVK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM53 BVK?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 BVK was 104,146 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 BVK passed its MOT?

LM53 BVK has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2018.

Is LM53 BVK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM53 BVK 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 LM53 BVK?

LM53 BVK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.