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LS53 OVM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2324cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2324cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2324cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 126,242 miles on the clock, averaging 8,362 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 OVM

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,242
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,362

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,242 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,242
Average per year8,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 OVM 66k81k96k111k126k '06'14'10

Check LS53 OVM

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,242 miles
Since last MOT+6,242 miles
PASS
Mileage120,000 miles
Since last MOT+11,160 miles
PASS
Mileage108,840 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,541 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage105,540 miles
Since last MOT+6,474 miles
PASS
Mileage99,066 miles
Since last MOT+194 miles
PASS
Mileage98,872 miles
Since last MOT+16,275 miles
PASS
Mileage82,597 miles
Since last MOT+17,041 miles
PASS
Mileage65,556 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2324cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 OVM

What car is LS53 OVM?

LS53 OVM is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 OVM?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 OVM was 126,242 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 OVM passed its MOT?

LS53 OVM has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Jan 2014.

Is LS53 OVM ULEZ compliant?

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

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