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LM53 CTK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 93,507 miles on the clock, averaging 17,928 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 CTK

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,507
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
17,928

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading93,507 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,138
Average per year17,928
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM53 CTK 58k67k76k85k94k '06'08'07

Check LM53 CTK

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,507 miles
Since last MOT+19,138 miles
PASS
Mileage74,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,369 miles
Since last MOT+16,802 miles
PASS
Mileage57,567 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 CTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 CTK

What car is LM53 CTK?

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

What is the mileage of LM53 CTK?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 CTK was 93,507 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 CTK passed its MOT?

LM53 CTK has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Nov 2008.

Is LM53 CTK ULEZ compliant?

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

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