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LM53 BVP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 180,415 miles on the clock, averaging 8,703 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 BVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,415
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,703

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading180,415 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,703
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 BVP 91k114k136k158k180k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,415 miles
Since last MOT+10,269 miles
PASS
Mileage170,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,146 miles
Since last MOT+7,652 miles
PASS
Mileage162,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,000 miles
PASS
Mileage153,494 miles
Since last MOT+4,682 miles
PASS
Mileage148,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,324 miles
PASS
Mileage139,488 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage132,475 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,882 miles
PASS
Mileage124,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,321 miles
PASS
Mileage117,120 miles
Since last MOT+8,539 miles
PASS
Mileage108,581 miles
Since last MOT+17,117 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,464 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 BVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 BVP

What car is LM53 BVP?

LM53 BVP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM53 BVP?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 BVP was 180,415 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 BVP passed its MOT?

LM53 BVP has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2017.

Is LM53 BVP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM53 BVP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LM53 BVP?

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