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LM53 DLK

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 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 195,381 miles on the clock, averaging 11,001 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 DLK

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,381
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,001

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading195,381 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,001
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 DLK 50k86k123k159k195k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,381 miles
Since last MOT+12,180 miles
PASS
Mileage183,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,201 miles
Since last MOT+10,639 miles
PASS
Mileage172,562 miles
Since last MOT+11,514 miles
PASS
Mileage161,048 miles
Since last MOT+12,353 miles
PASS
Mileage148,695 miles
Since last MOT+10,054 miles
PASS
Mileage138,641 miles
Since last MOT+12,492 miles
PASS
Mileage126,149 miles
Since last MOT+11,199 miles
PASS
Mileage114,950 miles
Since last MOT+12,618 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,332 miles
Since last MOT+12,318 miles
PASS
Mileage90,014 miles
Since last MOT+11,535 miles
PASS
Mileage78,479 miles
Since last MOT+12,728 miles
PASS
Mileage65,751 miles
Since last MOT+12,055 miles
PASS
Mileage53,696 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage49,911 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 DLK
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 DLK

What car is LM53 DLK?

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

What is the mileage of LM53 DLK?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 DLK was 195,381 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 DLK passed its MOT?

LM53 DLK has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2020.

Is LM53 DLK ULEZ compliant?

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

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