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LM53 YFR

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 213,498 miles on the clock, averaging 9,936 miles per year, above 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 YFR

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,936

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading213,498 miles
Reading date
Miles last year570
Average per year9,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 YFR 34k79k124k169k213k '07'25'16

Check LM53 YFR

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage213,498 miles
Since last MOT+570 miles
PASS
Mileage212,928 miles
Since last MOT+933 miles
PASS
Mileage211,995 miles
Since last MOT+933 miles
PASS
Mileage211,062 miles
Since last MOT+1,878 miles
PASS
Mileage209,184 miles
Since last MOT+1,995 miles
PASS
Mileage207,189 miles
Since last MOT+6,937 miles
PASS
Mileage200,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage200,252 miles
Since last MOT+12,299 miles
PASS
Mileage187,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,953 miles
Since last MOT+11,446 miles
PASS
Mileage176,507 miles
Since last MOT+14,841 miles
PASS
Mileage161,666 miles
Since last MOT+109,393 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,273 miles
PASS
Mileage147,309 miles
Since last MOT+13,874 miles
PASS
Mileage133,435 miles
Since last MOT+14,101 miles
PASS
Mileage119,334 miles
Since last MOT+13,424 miles
PASS
Mileage105,910 miles
Since last MOT+15,770 miles
PASS
Mileage90,140 miles
Since last MOT+13,411 miles
PASS
Mileage76,729 miles
Since last MOT+13,291 miles
PASS
Mileage63,438 miles
Since last MOT+15,281 miles
PASS
Mileage48,157 miles
Since last MOT+14,146 miles
PASS
Mileage34,011 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 YFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 YFR

What car is LM53 YFR?

LM53 YFR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LM53 YFR?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 YFR was 213,498 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 YFR passed its MOT?

LM53 YFR has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2025.

Is LM53 YFR ULEZ compliant?

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

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