Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 153,488 miles on the clock, averaging 7,224 miles per year, 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 OUE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 153,488 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,224 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LS53 OUE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LS — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LS53 OUE
What car is LS53 OUE?
LS53 OUE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LS53 OUE?
The last recorded mileage for LS53 OUE was 153,488 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LS53 OUE passed its MOT?
LS53 OUE has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2025.
Is LS53 OUE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 OUE 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 OUE?
LS53 OUE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.