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LM53 GKG

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 122,406 miles on the clock, averaging 5,585 miles per year, below 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 GKG

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,406
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,585

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,406 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,576
Average per year5,585
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 GKG 28k52k75k99k122k '06'23'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage122,406 miles
Since last MOT+1,576 miles
PASS
Mileage120,830 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,821 miles
Since last MOT+9,166 miles
PASS
Mileage111,655 miles
Since last MOT+11,906 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,749 miles
Since last MOT+12,321 miles
PASS
Mileage87,428 miles
Since last MOT+9,616 miles
PASS
Mileage77,812 miles
Since last MOT+8,410 miles
PASS
Mileage69,402 miles
Since last MOT+13,208 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,519 miles
PASS
Mileage46,675 miles
Since last MOT+18,504 miles
PASS
Mileage28,171 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 GKG
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 GKG

What car is LM53 GKG?

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

What is the mileage of LM53 GKG?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 GKG was 122,406 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 GKG passed its MOT?

LM53 GKG has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 27 Oct 2023.

Is LM53 GKG ULEZ compliant?

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

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