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LS53 WLX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 108,488 miles on the clock, averaging 7,244 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 WLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,244

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,488 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,737
Average per year7,244
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LS53 WLX 23k44k66k87k108k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,737 miles
PASS
Mileage102,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,717 miles
PASS
Mileage94,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,013 miles
PASS
Mileage88,021 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,020 miles
Since last MOT+6,934 miles
PASS
Mileage81,086 miles
Since last MOT+7,445 miles
PASS
Mileage73,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,735 miles
PASS
Mileage65,906 miles
Since last MOT+7,961 miles
PASS
Mileage57,945 miles
Since last MOT+5,954 miles
PASS
Mileage51,991 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage45,942 miles
Since last MOT+7,720 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,222 miles
Since last MOT+7,600 miles
PASS
Mileage30,622 miles
Since last MOT+7,928 miles
PASS
Mileage22,694 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 WLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 WLX

What car is LS53 WLX?

LS53 WLX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 WLX?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 WLX was 108,488 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 WLX passed its MOT?

LS53 WLX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2018.

Is LS53 WLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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