Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 171,927 miles on the clock, averaging 7,963 miles per year, around 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 YPA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 171,927 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 54 |
| Average per year | 7,963 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LM53 YPA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LM — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LM53 YPA
What car is LM53 YPA?
LM53 YPA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.
What is the mileage of LM53 YPA?
The last recorded mileage for LM53 YPA was 171,927 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LM53 YPA passed its MOT?
LM53 YPA has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2025.
Is LM53 YPA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM53 YPA 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 YPA?
LM53 YPA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.