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LM53 YNE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 231,794 miles on the clock, averaging 14,072 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 YNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
231,794
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
14,072

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading231,794 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year14,072
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 YNE 43k90k138k185k232k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage231,794 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage231,793 miles
Since last MOT+1,365 miles
PASS
Mileage230,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage230,428 miles
Since last MOT+10,113 miles
PASS
Mileage220,315 miles
Since last MOT+17,627 miles
PASS
Mileage202,688 miles
Since last MOT+29,536 miles
PASS
Mileage173,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,247 miles
PASS
Mileage169,905 miles
Since last MOT+22,753 miles
PASS
Mileage147,152 miles
Since last MOT+2,033 miles
PASS
Mileage145,119 miles
Since last MOT+18,684 miles
PASS
Mileage126,435 miles
Since last MOT+9,386 miles
PASS
Mileage117,049 miles
Since last MOT+13,739 miles
PASS
Mileage103,310 miles
Since last MOT+17,041 miles
PASS
Mileage86,269 miles
Since last MOT+16,431 miles
PASS
Mileage69,838 miles
Since last MOT+26,527 miles
PASS
Mileage43,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,311 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 YNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 YNE

What car is LM53 YNE?

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

What is the mileage of LM53 YNE?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 YNE was 231,794 miles, recorded on 14 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 YNE passed its MOT?

LM53 YNE has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2020.

Is LM53 YNE ULEZ compliant?

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

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