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LS53 KXX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 95,332 miles on the clock, averaging 3,240 miles per year, well below 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 LS53 KXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,332
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,240

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,332 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,163
Average per year3,240
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 KXX 38k52k66k81k95k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage89,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,169 miles
Since last MOT+3,447 miles
PASS
Mileage85,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,722 miles
Since last MOT+2,054 miles
PASS
Mileage83,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage81,668 miles
Since last MOT+4,133 miles
PASS
Mileage77,535 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
PASS
Mileage74,365 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,364 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage72,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,308 miles
Since last MOT+2,054 miles
PASS
Mileage70,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,254 miles
Since last MOT+2,205 miles
PASS
Mileage68,049 miles
Since last MOT+1,811 miles
PASS
Mileage66,238 miles
Since last MOT+2,318 miles
PASS
Mileage63,920 miles
Since last MOT+2,265 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,655 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage56,393 miles
Since last MOT+11,246 miles
PASS
Mileage45,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage42,305 miles
Since last MOT+1,559 miles
PASS
Mileage40,746 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage37,554 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 KXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 KXX

What car is LS53 KXX?

LS53 KXX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 KXX?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 KXX was 95,332 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 KXX passed its MOT?

LS53 KXX has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2025.

Is LS53 KXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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