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LM53 LOD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
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 1595cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 97,973 miles on the clock, averaging 4,526 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 LOD

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,526

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

Low mileage
Latest reading97,973 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,746
Average per year4,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 LOD 48k61k73k86k98k '07'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,973 miles
Since last MOT+7,746 miles
PASS
Mileage90,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,227 miles
Since last MOT+10,029 miles
PASS
Mileage80,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,830 miles
PASS
Mileage74,368 miles
Since last MOT+2,581 miles
PASS
Mileage71,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,095 miles
PASS
Mileage69,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,692 miles
Since last MOT+2,065 miles
PASS
Mileage67,627 miles
Since last MOT+1,802 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,825 miles
Since last MOT+3,893 miles
PASS
Mileage61,932 miles
Since last MOT+5,343 miles
PASS
Mileage56,589 miles
Since last MOT+8,274 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,315 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 LOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 LOD

What car is LM53 LOD?

LM53 LOD is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM53 LOD?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 LOD was 97,973 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 LOD passed its MOT?

LM53 LOD has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2018.

Is LM53 LOD ULEZ compliant?

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

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