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LM53 WRG

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 140,311 miles on the clock, averaging 4,256 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 WRG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
140,311
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,256

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

Low mileage
Latest reading140,311 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,670
Average per year4,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 WRG 59k79k100k120k140k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,670 miles
PASS
Mileage136,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,554 miles
PASS
Mileage133,087 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage130,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage126,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage120,627 miles
Since last MOT+3,772 miles
PASS
Mileage116,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,629 miles
PASS
Mileage114,226 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage111,890 miles
Since last MOT+1,653 miles
PASS
Mileage110,237 miles
Since last MOT+1,462 miles
PASS
Mileage108,775 miles
Since last MOT+600 miles
PASS
Mileage108,175 miles
Since last MOT+1,575 miles
PASS
Mileage106,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,134 miles
PASS
Mileage104,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,849 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,656 miles
PASS
Mileage97,961 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage95,194 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage91,368 miles
Since last MOT+18,622 miles
PASS
Mileage72,746 miles
Since last MOT+13,668 miles
PASS
Mileage59,078 miles

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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 WRG
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 WRG

What car is LM53 WRG?

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

What is the mileage of LM53 WRG?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 WRG was 140,311 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 WRG passed its MOT?

LM53 WRG has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2026.

Is LM53 WRG ULEZ compliant?

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

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