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LM53 GKO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 76,770 miles on the clock, averaging 3,257 miles per year, well 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 GKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,770
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,257

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,770 miles
Reading date
Miles last year889
Average per year3,257
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 GKO 28k40k52k65k77k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,770 miles
Since last MOT+889 miles
PASS
Mileage75,881 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,859 miles
Since last MOT+1,658 miles
PASS
Mileage74,201 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,965 miles
Since last MOT+2,329 miles
PASS
Mileage71,636 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,633 miles
Since last MOT+2,615 miles
PASS
Mileage69,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,460 miles
PASS
Mileage65,558 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage62,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
PASS
Mileage59,171 miles
Since last MOT+991 miles
PASS
Mileage58,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,330 miles
PASS
Mileage56,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,987 miles
PASS
Mileage53,863 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage49,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,110 miles
PASS
Mileage44,067 miles
Since last MOT+4,251 miles
PASS
Mileage39,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,737 miles
PASS
Mileage33,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage28,200 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LM53 GKO

What car is LM53 GKO?

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

What is the mileage of LM53 GKO?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 GKO was 76,770 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 GKO passed its MOT?

LM53 GKO has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2021.

Is LM53 GKO ULEZ compliant?

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

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