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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 35,365 miles on the clock, averaging 1,301 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 VPL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 35,365 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 271 |
| Average per year | 1,301 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LS53 VPL |
| 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 VPL
What car is LS53 VPL?
LS53 VPL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LS53 VPL?
The last recorded mileage for LS53 VPL was 35,365 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LS53 VPL passed its MOT?
LS53 VPL has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2026.
Is LS53 VPL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 VPL 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 VPL?
LS53 VPL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.