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LM53 VJF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 184,774 miles on the clock, averaging 13,087 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 VJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,774
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,087

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,774 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,493
Average per year13,087
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 VJF 42k78k113k149k185k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,493 miles
PASS
Mileage176,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,281 miles
Since last MOT+51,684 miles
PASS
Mileage124,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,597 miles
PASS
Mileage160,184 miles
Since last MOT+8,087 miles
PASS
Mileage152,097 miles
Since last MOT+7,422 miles
PASS
Mileage144,675 miles
Since last MOT+16,820 miles
PASS
Mileage127,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,855 miles
Since last MOT+25,740 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,115 miles
Since last MOT+29,888 miles
PASS
Mileage72,227 miles
Since last MOT+30,387 miles
PASS
Mileage41,840 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 VJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 VJF

What car is LM53 VJF?

LM53 VJF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM53 VJF?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 VJF was 184,774 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 VJF passed its MOT?

LM53 VJF has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2017.

Is LM53 VJF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM53 VJF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, 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 VJF?

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