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LS53 EJC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 138,289 miles on the clock, averaging 7,793 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 EJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,289
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,793

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,289 miles
Reading date
Miles last year135
Average per year7,793
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 EJC 22k51k80k109k138k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,289 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,154 miles
Since last MOT+10,162 miles
PASS
Mileage127,992 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,920 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage125,393 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,307 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage118,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,256 miles
Since last MOT+14,645 miles
PASS
Mileage103,611 miles
Since last MOT+10,967 miles
PASS
Mileage92,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,172 miles
PASS
Mileage89,472 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,456 miles
Since last MOT+13,682 miles
PASS
Mileage75,774 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,768 miles
Since last MOT+9,152 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage61,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,605 miles
Since last MOT+7,645 miles
PASS
Mileage53,960 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,572 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage47,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,820 miles
PASS
Mileage40,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,021 miles
PASS
Mileage34,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,434 miles
PASS
Mileage27,802 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage21,712 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 EJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 EJC

What car is LS53 EJC?

LS53 EJC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 EJC?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 EJC was 138,289 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 EJC passed its MOT?

LS53 EJC has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2021.

Is LS53 EJC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 EJC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LS53 EJC?

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