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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 182,387 miles on the clock, averaging 8,839 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for LS53 VCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 182,387 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 24,829 |
| Average per year | 8,839 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LS53 VCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LS — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LS53 VCU
What car is LS53 VCU?
LS53 VCU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LS53 VCU?
The last recorded mileage for LS53 VCU was 182,387 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LS53 VCU passed its MOT?
LS53 VCU has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2022.
Is LS53 VCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 VCU 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 VCU?
LS53 VCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.