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LM53 LPC

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 80,791 miles on the clock, averaging 3,422 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 LPC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
80,791
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,422

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,791 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,422
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 LPC 14k31k47k64k81k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage73,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,999 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage69,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,240 miles
PASS
Mileage63,810 miles
Since last MOT+6,654 miles
PASS
Mileage57,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,156 miles
Since last MOT+7,052 miles
PASS
Mileage50,104 miles
Since last MOT+12,872 miles
PASS
Mileage37,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage34,148 miles
Since last MOT+465 miles
PASS
Mileage33,683 miles
Since last MOT+542 miles
PASS
Mileage33,141 miles
Since last MOT+1,160 miles
PASS
Mileage31,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,548 miles
PASS
Mileage30,433 miles
Since last MOT+1,153 miles
PASS
Mileage29,280 miles
Since last MOT+1,955 miles
PASS
Mileage27,325 miles
Since last MOT+2,106 miles
PASS
Mileage25,219 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage22,320 miles
Since last MOT+3,192 miles
PASS
Mileage19,128 miles
Since last MOT+1,893 miles
PASS
Mileage17,235 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage13,891 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 LPC
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 LPC

What car is LM53 LPC?

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

What is the mileage of LM53 LPC?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 LPC was 80,791 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 LPC passed its MOT?

LM53 LPC has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2026.

Is LM53 LPC ULEZ compliant?

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

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