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LS53 OUB

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 187,835 miles on the clock, averaging 9,614 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 OUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,835
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,614

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,835 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,930
Average per year9,614
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 OUB 52k86k120k154k188k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,835 miles
Since last MOT+8,930 miles
PASS
Mileage178,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,899 miles
PASS
Mileage174,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage168,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,694 miles
PASS
Mileage164,906 miles
Since last MOT+7,098 miles
PASS
Mileage157,808 miles
Since last MOT+8,248 miles
PASS
Mileage149,560 miles
Since last MOT+7,661 miles
PASS
Mileage141,899 miles
Since last MOT+16,357 miles
PASS
Mileage125,542 miles
Since last MOT+26,084 miles
PASS
Mileage99,458 miles
Since last MOT+7,840 miles
PASS
Mileage91,618 miles
Since last MOT+6,715 miles
PASS
Mileage84,903 miles
Since last MOT+12,478 miles
PASS
Mileage72,425 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,420 miles
Since last MOT+20,225 miles
PASS
Mileage52,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,195 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 OUB
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 OUB

What car is LS53 OUB?

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

What is the mileage of LS53 OUB?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 OUB was 187,835 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 OUB passed its MOT?

LS53 OUB has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2020.

Is LS53 OUB ULEZ compliant?

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

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