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LS53 SUV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 100,425 miles on the clock, averaging 5,131 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 SUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,425
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,131

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 reading100,425 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,992
Average per year5,131
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 SUV 40k55k70k85k100k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage100,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage96,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,433 miles
Since last MOT+4,335 miles
PASS
Mileage92,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
PASS
Mileage87,881 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage79,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage73,229 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage65,958 miles
Since last MOT+2,097 miles
PASS
Mileage63,861 miles
Since last MOT+1,803 miles
PASS
Mileage62,058 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage58,201 miles
Since last MOT+18,197 miles
PASS
Mileage40,004 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 SUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 SUV

What car is LS53 SUV?

LS53 SUV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 SUV?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 SUV was 100,425 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 SUV passed its MOT?

LS53 SUV has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 3 Aug 2018.

Is LS53 SUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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