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LN53 TXH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 165,325 miles on the clock, averaging 8,865 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 LN53 TXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,325
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,865

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 reading165,325 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,857
Average per year8,865
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LN53 TXH 44k74k105k135k165k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,325 miles
Since last MOT+11,857 miles
PASS
Mileage153,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,468 miles
Since last MOT+12,718 miles
PASS
Mileage140,750 miles
Since last MOT+6,942 miles
PASS
Mileage133,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,399 miles
PASS
Mileage129,409 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage123,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage116,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage110,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,640 miles
PASS
Mileage104,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,863 miles
Since last MOT+1,787 miles
PASS
Mileage103,076 miles
Since last MOT+12,512 miles
PASS
Mileage90,564 miles
Since last MOT+14,894 miles
PASS
Mileage75,670 miles
Since last MOT+12,734 miles
PASS
Mileage62,936 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,930 miles
Since last MOT+8,782 miles
PASS
Mileage54,148 miles
Since last MOT+10,338 miles
PASS
Mileage43,810 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

RegistrationLN53 TXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLN — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LN53 TXH

What car is LN53 TXH?

LN53 TXH is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LN53 TXH?

The last recorded mileage for LN53 TXH was 165,325 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LN53 TXH passed its MOT?

LN53 TXH has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2020.

Is LN53 TXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LN53 TXH 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 LN53 TXH?

LN53 TXH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.