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LM53 UWK

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 73,688 miles on the clock, averaging 2,636 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 UWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,688
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,636

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 reading73,688 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year2,636
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 UWK 24k37k49k61k74k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,688 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,683 miles
Since last MOT+769 miles
PASS
Mileage72,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,320 miles
PASS
Mileage70,594 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,592 miles
Since last MOT+1,912 miles
PASS
Mileage68,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,569 miles
PASS
Mileage66,111 miles
Since last MOT+5,668 miles
PASS
Mileage60,443 miles
Since last MOT+667 miles
PASS
Mileage59,776 miles
Since last MOT+666 miles
PASS
Mileage59,110 miles
Since last MOT+39,180 miles
PASS
Mileage19,930 miles
PASS
Mileage57,101 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
PASS
Mileage55,172 miles
Since last MOT+5,889 miles
PASS
Mileage49,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,200 miles
PASS
Mileage44,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,178 miles
PASS
Mileage37,905 miles
Since last MOT+2,046 miles
PASS
Mileage35,859 miles
Since last MOT+924 miles
PASS
Mileage34,935 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage32,949 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,876 miles
Since last MOT+3,404 miles
PASS
Mileage29,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,266 miles
PASS
Mileage24,206 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 UWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 UWK

What car is LM53 UWK?

LM53 UWK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LM53 UWK?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 UWK was 73,688 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 UWK passed its MOT?

LM53 UWK has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.

Is LM53 UWK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM53 UWK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 UWK?

LM53 UWK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.