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LM53 UVE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 127,730 miles on the clock, averaging 6,677 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 UVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,730
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,677

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 reading127,730 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,677
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 UVE 36k59k82k105k128k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,730 miles
Since last MOT+10,881 miles
PASS
Mileage116,849 miles
Since last MOT+12,450 miles
PASS
Mileage104,399 miles
Since last MOT+2,593 miles
PASS
Mileage101,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,476 miles
PASS
Mileage96,330 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,155 miles
PASS
Mileage90,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,518 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage80,982 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,250 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage74,615 miles
Since last MOT+3,524 miles
PASS
Mileage71,091 miles
Since last MOT+8,723 miles
PASS
Mileage62,368 miles
Since last MOT+10,043 miles
PASS
Mileage52,325 miles
Since last MOT+287 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,038 miles
Since last MOT+13,841 miles
PASS
Mileage38,197 miles
Since last MOT+1,857 miles
PASS
Mileage36,340 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 UVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 UVE

What car is LM53 UVE?

LM53 UVE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM53 UVE?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 UVE was 127,730 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 UVE passed its MOT?

LM53 UVE has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2020.

Is LM53 UVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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