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LN53 WYW

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 180,736 miles on the clock, averaging 8,291 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 WYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,736
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,291

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading180,736 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,291
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LN53 WYW 62k92k121k151k181k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,736 miles
Since last MOT+7,502 miles
PASS
Mileage173,234 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,221 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage170,174 miles
Since last MOT+1,545 miles
PASS
Mileage168,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,629 miles
Since last MOT+418 miles
PASS
Mileage168,211 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,208 miles
Since last MOT+4,412 miles
PASS
Mileage163,796 miles
Since last MOT+6,752 miles
PASS
Mileage157,044 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage152,288 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,278 miles
Since last MOT+6,609 miles
PASS
Mileage145,669 miles
Since last MOT+12,027 miles
PASS
Mileage133,642 miles
Since last MOT+13,135 miles
PASS
Mileage120,507 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,506 miles
Since last MOT+16,455 miles
PASS
Mileage104,051 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,046 miles
Since last MOT+21,217 miles
PASS
Mileage82,829 miles
Since last MOT+21,059 miles
PASS
Mileage61,770 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LN53 WYW

What car is LN53 WYW?

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

What is the mileage of LN53 WYW?

The last recorded mileage for LN53 WYW was 180,736 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LN53 WYW passed its MOT?

LN53 WYW has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2020.

Is LN53 WYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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