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LS53 EBK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 144,282 miles on the clock, averaging 6,716 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 EBK

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,282
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
6,716

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,282 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,964
Average per year6,716
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 EBK 22k53k83k114k144k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,964 miles
PASS
Mileage136,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,318 miles
Since last MOT+6,000 miles
PASS
Mileage130,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,318 miles
Since last MOT+5,333 miles
PASS
Mileage124,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,985 miles
Since last MOT+3,468 miles
PASS
Mileage121,517 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,516 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage118,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,671 miles
Since last MOT+6,791 miles
PASS
Mileage111,880 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,611 miles
PASS
Mileage105,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,231 miles
Since last MOT+9,292 miles
PASS
Mileage95,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,939 miles
Since last MOT+6,596 miles
PASS
Mileage89,343 miles
Since last MOT+8,380 miles
PASS
Mileage80,963 miles
Since last MOT+9,608 miles
PASS
Mileage71,355 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage62,377 miles
Since last MOT+9,454 miles
PASS
Mileage52,923 miles
Since last MOT+9,539 miles
PASS
Mileage43,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,384 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage37,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,316 miles
PASS
Mileage31,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,844 miles
PASS
Mileage26,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage22,351 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 EBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 EBK

What car is LS53 EBK?

LS53 EBK is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 EBK?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 EBK was 144,282 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 EBK passed its MOT?

LS53 EBK has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2024.

Is LS53 EBK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 EBK 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 LS53 EBK?

LS53 EBK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.