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LM53 CUJ

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 147,648 miles on the clock, averaging 5,404 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 CUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,648
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,404

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading147,648 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,520
Average per year5,404
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 CUJ 64k85k106k127k148k '07'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,520 miles
PASS
Mileage143,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,128 miles
Since last MOT+10,573 miles
PASS
Mileage132,555 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,595 miles
PASS
Mileage125,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,161 miles
PASS
Mileage121,803 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,885 miles
PASS
Mileage113,805 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,548 miles
PASS
Mileage107,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,276 miles
PASS
Mileage104,936 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,606 miles
PASS
Mileage100,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,307 miles
Since last MOT+5,298 miles
PASS
Mileage95,009 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage90,218 miles
Since last MOT+430 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,788 miles
Since last MOT+5,364 miles
PASS
Mileage84,424 miles
Since last MOT+6,125 miles
PASS
Mileage78,299 miles
Since last MOT+6,128 miles
PASS
Mileage72,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,928 miles
PASS
Mileage66,243 miles
Since last MOT+2,648 miles
PASS
Mileage63,595 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 CUJ
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 CUJ

What car is LM53 CUJ?

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

What is the mileage of LM53 CUJ?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 CUJ was 147,648 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 CUJ passed its MOT?

LM53 CUJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2022.

Is LM53 CUJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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