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LM53 WHV

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 135,393 miles on the clock, averaging 6,259 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 WHV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
135,393
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,259

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,393 miles
Reading date
Miles last year106
Average per year6,259
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM53 WHV 16k46k76k106k135k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,393 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,455 miles
PASS
Mileage129,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage125,425 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,299 miles
Since last MOT+8,004 miles
PASS
Mileage117,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage111,432 miles
Since last MOT+6,032 miles
PASS
Mileage105,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,400 miles
Since last MOT+5,299 miles
PASS
Mileage100,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,096 miles
PASS
Mileage94,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage88,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage82,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,235 miles
PASS
Mileage76,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,249 miles
Since last MOT+7,715 miles
PASS
Mileage68,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage61,080 miles
Since last MOT+6,711 miles
PASS
Mileage54,369 miles
Since last MOT+8,611 miles
PASS
Mileage45,758 miles
Since last MOT+7,629 miles
PASS
Mileage38,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,025 miles
PASS
Mileage33,104 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage26,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,408 miles
Since last MOT+5,299 miles
PASS
Mileage21,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,823 miles
PASS
Mileage16,286 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,257 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 WHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 WHV

What car is LM53 WHV?

LM53 WHV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LM53 WHV?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 WHV was 135,393 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 WHV passed its MOT?

LM53 WHV has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.

Is LM53 WHV ULEZ compliant?

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

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