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LM53 DMX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 255,443 miles on the clock, averaging 12,005 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 DMX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
255,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
12,005

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading255,443 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,005
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 DMX 24k82k140k198k255k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage255,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage255,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,201 miles
PASS
Mileage250,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,057 miles
PASS
Mileage241,185 miles
Since last MOT+1,908 miles
PASS
Mileage239,277 miles
Since last MOT+6,960 miles
PASS
Mileage232,317 miles
Since last MOT+5,797 miles
PASS
Mileage226,520 miles
Since last MOT+6,548 miles
PASS
Mileage219,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage213,173 miles
Since last MOT+9,701 miles
PASS
Mileage203,472 miles
Since last MOT+19,358 miles
PASS
Mileage184,114 miles
Since last MOT+26,122 miles
PASS
Mileage157,992 miles
Since last MOT+25,034 miles
PASS
Mileage132,958 miles
Since last MOT+31,747 miles
PASS
Mileage101,211 miles
Since last MOT+26,153 miles
PASS
Mileage75,058 miles
Since last MOT+21,947 miles
PASS
Mileage53,111 miles
Since last MOT+8,885 miles
PASS
Mileage44,226 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,026 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage38,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,218 miles
PASS
Mileage33,255 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,245 miles
Since last MOT+9,035 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,210 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 DMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 DMX

What car is LM53 DMX?

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

What is the mileage of LM53 DMX?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 DMX was 255,443 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 DMX passed its MOT?

LM53 DMX has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is LM53 DMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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