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LM53 CSF

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 84,587 miles on the clock, averaging 6,708 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 CSF

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,587
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,708

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,587 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,708
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 CSF 24k39k54k69k85k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,587 miles
Since last MOT+4,780 miles
PASS
Mileage79,807 miles
Since last MOT+10,045 miles
PASS
Mileage69,762 miles
Since last MOT+12,224 miles
PASS
Mileage57,538 miles
Since last MOT+9,550 miles
PASS
Mileage47,988 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
PASS
Mileage43,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage38,290 miles
Since last MOT+5,982 miles
PASS
Mileage32,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,494 miles
PASS
Mileage27,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,704 miles
PASS
Mileage24,110 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 CSF
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 CSF

What car is LM53 CSF?

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

What is the mileage of LM53 CSF?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 CSF was 84,587 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 CSF passed its MOT?

LM53 CSF has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Nov 2015.

Is LM53 CSF ULEZ compliant?

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

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