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LS53 WKK

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 180,023 miles on the clock, averaging 9,473 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 WKK

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,023
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,473

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,023 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 WKK 70k97k125k152k180k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,023 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,020 miles
Since last MOT+4,022 miles
PASS
Mileage175,998 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,997 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage167,627 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,126 miles
PASS
Mileage162,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,499 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,106 miles
Since last MOT+12,110 miles
PASS
Mileage141,996 miles
Since last MOT+9,125 miles
PASS
Mileage132,871 miles
Since last MOT+13,178 miles
PASS
Mileage119,693 miles
Since last MOT+7,834 miles
PASS
Mileage111,859 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,817 miles
Since last MOT+10,907 miles
PASS
Mileage100,910 miles
Since last MOT+12,127 miles
PASS
Mileage88,783 miles
Since last MOT+19,050 miles
PASS
Mileage69,733 miles

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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

RegistrationLS53 WKK
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 WKK

What car is LS53 WKK?

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

What is the mileage of LS53 WKK?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 WKK was 180,023 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 WKK passed its MOT?

LS53 WKK has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2018.

Is LS53 WKK ULEZ compliant?

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

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