Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 196,996 miles on the clock, averaging 14,734 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for LM53 FXT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 196,996 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 30,966 |
| Average per year | 14,734 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LM53 FXT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LM — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LM53 FXT
What car is LM53 FXT?
LM53 FXT is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LM53 FXT?
The last recorded mileage for LM53 FXT was 196,996 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LM53 FXT passed its MOT?
LM53 FXT has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2018.
Is LM53 FXT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM53 FXT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is LM53 FXT?
LM53 FXT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.