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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 70,585 miles on the clock, averaging 3,189 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for LS53 VBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,585 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,146 |
| Average per year | 3,189 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LS53 VBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LS — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LS53 VBU
What car is LS53 VBU?
LS53 VBU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LS53 VBU?
The last recorded mileage for LS53 VBU was 70,585 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LS53 VBU passed its MOT?
LS53 VBU has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2026.
Is LS53 VBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 VBU 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 VBU?
LS53 VBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.