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LS53 NXP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 80,970 miles on the clock, averaging 4,895 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 NXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,895

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,970 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,895
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LS53 NXP 17k33k49k65k81k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,970 miles
Since last MOT+5,404 miles
PASS
Mileage75,566 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage70,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,428 miles
PASS
Mileage64,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,621 miles
Since last MOT+4,185 miles
PASS
Mileage60,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,922 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,514 miles
Since last MOT+4,038 miles
PASS
Mileage51,476 miles
Since last MOT+3,550 miles
PASS
Mileage47,926 miles
Since last MOT+4,703 miles
PASS
Mileage43,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage38,367 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
PASS
Mileage33,132 miles
Since last MOT+5,253 miles
PASS
Mileage27,879 miles
Since last MOT+5,133 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,746 miles
Since last MOT+5,480 miles
PASS
Mileage17,266 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 NXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 NXP

What car is LS53 NXP?

LS53 NXP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 NXP?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 NXP was 80,970 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 NXP passed its MOT?

LS53 NXP has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2019.

Is LS53 NXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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