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LM53 KNZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 99,297 miles on the clock, averaging 6,674 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 KNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,297
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,674

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,297 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,419
Average per year6,674
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 KNZ 17k38k58k79k99k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,297 miles
Since last MOT+15,419 miles
PASS
Mileage83,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage77,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage70,474 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
PASS
Mileage60,875 miles
Since last MOT+4,333 miles
PASS
Mileage56,542 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,541 miles
Since last MOT+3,165 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,376 miles
Since last MOT+3,693 miles
PASS
Mileage49,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,099 miles
PASS
Mileage44,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage39,390 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage30,023 miles
Since last MOT+12,533 miles
PASS
Mileage17,490 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 KNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 KNZ

What car is LM53 KNZ?

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

What is the mileage of LM53 KNZ?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 KNZ was 99,297 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 KNZ passed its MOT?

LM53 KNZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2019.

Is LM53 KNZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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