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LS53 NHD

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 115,322 miles on the clock, averaging 5,093 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 NHD

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,322
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,093

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 reading115,322 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,948
Average per year5,093
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 NHD 24k47k70k92k115k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,322 miles
Since last MOT+15,948 miles
PASS
Mileage99,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,784 miles
PASS
Mileage93,590 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,561 miles
Since last MOT+747 miles
PASS
Mileage92,814 miles
Since last MOT+1,448 miles
PASS
Mileage91,366 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
PASS
Mileage89,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,710 miles
PASS
Mileage85,494 miles
Since last MOT+2,640 miles
PASS
Mileage82,854 miles
Since last MOT+4,275 miles
PASS
Mileage78,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,691 miles
PASS
Mileage74,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,139 miles
PASS
Mileage70,749 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage67,848 miles
Since last MOT+2,617 miles
PASS
Mileage65,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,320 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,911 miles
Since last MOT+3,215 miles
PASS
Mileage59,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,831 miles
PASS
Mileage54,865 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,860 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage47,278 miles
Since last MOT+11,577 miles
PASS
Mileage35,701 miles
Since last MOT+12,021 miles
PASS
Mileage23,680 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 NHD
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 NHD

What car is LS53 NHD?

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

What is the mileage of LS53 NHD?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 NHD was 115,322 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 NHD passed its MOT?

LS53 NHD has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2024.

Is LS53 NHD ULEZ compliant?

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

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