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LM53 FYU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 72,479 miles on the clock, averaging 10,043 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 FYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,479
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
10,043

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading72,479 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,510
Average per year10,043
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 FYU 14k28k43k58k72k '06'12'10

Check LM53 FYU

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage72,479 miles
Since last MOT+12,510 miles
PASS
Mileage59,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,969 miles
Since last MOT+11,249 miles
PASS
Mileage48,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,720 miles
Since last MOT+9,116 miles
PASS
Mileage39,604 miles
Since last MOT+20,117 miles
PASS
Mileage19,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,679 miles
PASS
Mileage13,808 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 FYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 FYU

What car is LM53 FYU?

LM53 FYU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM53 FYU?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 FYU was 72,479 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 FYU passed its MOT?

LM53 FYU has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 16 Jul 2012.

Is LM53 FYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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