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LS53 VPY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 128,662 miles on the clock, averaging 8,225 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 VPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,662
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,225

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,662 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,339
Average per year8,225
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LS53 VPY 31k55k80k104k129k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,339 miles
PASS
Mileage123,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,323 miles
Since last MOT+6,634 miles
PASS
Mileage116,689 miles
Since last MOT+8,866 miles
PASS
Mileage107,823 miles
Since last MOT+7,907 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,916 miles
Since last MOT+5,441 miles
PASS
Mileage94,475 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage86,712 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage81,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,078 miles
Since last MOT+14,662 miles
PASS
Mileage66,416 miles
Since last MOT+11,586 miles
PASS
Mileage54,830 miles
Since last MOT+13,686 miles
PASS
Mileage41,144 miles
Since last MOT+10,273 miles
PASS
Mileage30,871 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 VPY

What car is LS53 VPY?

LS53 VPY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 VPY?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 VPY was 128,662 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 VPY passed its MOT?

LS53 VPY has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2018.

Is LS53 VPY ULEZ compliant?

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

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