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LM53 VJA

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 156,610 miles on the clock, averaging 8,365 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 VJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,610
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,365

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 reading156,610 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,833
Average per year8,365
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 VJA 14k50k86k121k157k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,610 miles
Since last MOT+13,833 miles
PASS
Mileage142,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,777 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,612 miles
Since last MOT+11,742 miles
PASS
Mileage130,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,720 miles
PASS
Mileage125,150 miles
Since last MOT+2,886 miles
PASS
Mileage122,264 miles
Since last MOT+11,823 miles
PASS
Mileage110,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,441 miles
Since last MOT+29,658 miles
PASS
Mileage80,783 miles
Since last MOT+13,581 miles
PASS
Mileage67,202 miles
Since last MOT+5,059 miles
PASS
Mileage62,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,671 miles
PASS
Mileage55,472 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage48,776 miles
Since last MOT+5,380 miles
PASS
Mileage43,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage37,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage31,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,400 miles
PASS
Mileage26,672 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage22,815 miles
Since last MOT+3,968 miles
PASS
Mileage18,847 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage14,416 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 VJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 VJA

What car is LM53 VJA?

LM53 VJA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LM53 VJA?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 VJA was 156,610 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 VJA passed its MOT?

LM53 VJA has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2024.

Is LM53 VJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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