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LS53 OTM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 140,122 miles on the clock, averaging 6,913 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 OTM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
140,122
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,913

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,122 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,913
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 OTM 7k40k73k107k140k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,122 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,120 miles
Since last MOT+12,075 miles
PASS
Mileage128,045 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,044 miles
Since last MOT+13,163 miles
PASS
Mileage114,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,881 miles
Since last MOT+19,542 miles
PASS
Mileage95,339 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,318 miles
Since last MOT+8,910 miles
PASS
Mileage86,408 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage80,920 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage71,916 miles
Since last MOT+13,820 miles
PASS
Mileage58,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,096 miles
Since last MOT+11,584 miles
PASS
Mileage46,512 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage42,469 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage38,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage35,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,742 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,623 miles
Since last MOT+4,262 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,361 miles
Since last MOT+5,386 miles
PASS
Mileage21,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,910 miles
PASS
Mileage17,065 miles
Since last MOT+5,468 miles
PASS
Mileage11,597 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage6,523 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 OTM

What car is LS53 OTM?

LS53 OTM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 OTM?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 OTM was 140,122 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 OTM passed its MOT?

LS53 OTM has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2026.

Is LS53 OTM ULEZ compliant?

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

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