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LT53 MBY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 100,507 miles on the clock, averaging 8,583 miles per year, around 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 LT53 MBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,507
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,583

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading100,507 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,324
Average per year8,583
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LT53 MBY 25k44k63k82k101k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,507 miles
Since last MOT+6,324 miles
PASS
Mileage94,183 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
Mileage89,909 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,907 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
PASS
Mileage82,228 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,226 miles
Since last MOT+15,751 miles
PASS
Mileage66,475 miles
Since last MOT+15,724 miles
PASS
Mileage50,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,751 miles
Since last MOT+6,324 miles
PASS
Mileage44,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,939 miles
PASS
Mileage38,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,488 miles
Since last MOT+6,467 miles
PASS
Mileage32,021 miles
Since last MOT+6,734 miles
PASS
Mileage25,287 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 MBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 MBY

What car is LT53 MBY?

LT53 MBY is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 MBY?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 MBY was 100,507 miles, recorded on 29 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 MBY passed its MOT?

LT53 MBY has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2015.

Is LT53 MBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT53 MBY 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 LT53 MBY?

LT53 MBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.