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LM53 FWW

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 231,026 miles on the clock, averaging 14,885 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 FWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
231,026
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
14,885

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading231,026 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year14,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 FWW 26k77k128k180k231k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage231,026 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage231,015 miles
Since last MOT+38,899 miles
PASS
Mileage192,116 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,107 miles
Since last MOT+35,654 miles
PASS
Mileage156,453 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,442 miles
Since last MOT+36,457 miles
PASS
Mileage119,985 miles
Since last MOT+453 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,532 miles
Since last MOT+28,885 miles
PASS
Mileage90,647 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,644 miles
Since last MOT+14,679 miles
PASS
Mileage75,965 miles
Since last MOT+19,090 miles
PASS
Mileage56,875 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,798 miles
Since last MOT+9,573 miles
PASS
Mileage47,225 miles
Since last MOT+3,485 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,740 miles
Since last MOT+250 miles
PASS
Mileage43,490 miles
Since last MOT+9,720 miles
PASS
Mileage33,770 miles
Since last MOT+8,056 miles
PASS
Mileage25,714 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 FWW
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 FWW

What car is LM53 FWW?

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

What is the mileage of LM53 FWW?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 FWW was 231,026 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 FWW passed its MOT?

LM53 FWW has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2020.

Is LM53 FWW ULEZ compliant?

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

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