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LM53 YNR

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 202,754 miles on the clock, averaging 8,282 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 YNR

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,754
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,282

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading202,754 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,242
Average per year8,282
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 YNR 50k88k126k165k203k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage195,512 miles
Since last MOT+12,462 miles
PASS
Mileage183,050 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage175,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage169,644 miles
Since last MOT+997 miles
PASS
Mileage168,647 miles
Since last MOT+2,150 miles
PASS
Mileage166,497 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage161,616 miles
Since last MOT+10,354 miles
PASS
Mileage151,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,262 miles
Since last MOT+12,670 miles
PASS
Mileage138,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,592 miles
Since last MOT+9,966 miles
PASS
Mileage128,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,626 miles
Since last MOT+10,472 miles
PASS
Mileage118,154 miles
Since last MOT+9,530 miles
PASS
Mileage108,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,624 miles
Since last MOT+8,342 miles
PASS
Mileage100,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,556 miles
PASS
Mileage92,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,726 miles
Since last MOT+9,487 miles
PASS
Mileage83,239 miles
Since last MOT+9,893 miles
PASS
Mileage73,346 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,344 miles
Since last MOT+9,591 miles
PASS
Mileage63,753 miles
Since last MOT+13,962 miles
PASS
Mileage49,791 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 YNR
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 YNR

What car is LM53 YNR?

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

What is the mileage of LM53 YNR?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 YNR was 202,754 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 YNR passed its MOT?

LM53 YNR has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2025.

Is LM53 YNR ULEZ compliant?

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

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