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LS53 OTT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 151,401 miles on the clock, averaging 9,411 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 OTT

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,411

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year36,020
Average per year9,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 OTT 48k74k100k126k151k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,401 miles
Since last MOT+36,020 miles
PASS
Mileage115,381 miles
Since last MOT+11,525 miles
PASS
Mileage103,856 miles
Since last MOT+9,895 miles
PASS
Mileage93,961 miles
Since last MOT+2,815 miles
PASS
Mileage91,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage85,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage78,115 miles
Since last MOT+9,122 miles
PASS
Mileage68,993 miles
Since last MOT+10,830 miles
PASS
Mileage58,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,163 miles
Since last MOT+9,715 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,448 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 OTT

What car is LS53 OTT?

LS53 OTT is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 OTT?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 OTT was 151,401 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 OTT passed its MOT?

LS53 OTT has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2017.

Is LS53 OTT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 OTT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LS53 OTT?

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