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LM53 UXD

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 156,111 miles on the clock, averaging 8,659 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 UXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,111
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
8,659

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,111 miles
Reading date
Miles last year112
Average per year8,659
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 UXD 68k90k112k134k156k '07'17'13

Check LM53 UXD

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,111 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,999 miles
Since last MOT+13,234 miles
PASS
Mileage142,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,765 miles
Since last MOT+12,214 miles
PASS
Mileage130,551 miles
Since last MOT+15,632 miles
PASS
Mileage114,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,919 miles
Since last MOT+12,979 miles
PASS
Mileage101,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage97,663 miles
Since last MOT+6,535 miles
PASS
Mileage91,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage85,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,588 miles
Since last MOT+8,037 miles
PASS
Mileage77,551 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage69,096 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage67,853 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 UXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 UXD

What car is LM53 UXD?

LM53 UXD is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LM53 UXD?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 UXD was 156,111 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 UXD passed its MOT?

LM53 UXD has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2017.

Is LM53 UXD ULEZ compliant?

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

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