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LT53 MFV

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 145,067 miles on the clock, averaging 7,226 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 LT53 MFV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,226

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,067 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,943
Average per year7,226
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 MFV 8k42k76k111k145k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,067 miles
Since last MOT+6,943 miles
PASS
Mileage138,124 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,714 miles
PASS
Mileage134,405 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,372 miles
Since last MOT+13,570 miles
PASS
Mileage120,802 miles
Since last MOT+10,405 miles
PASS
Mileage110,397 miles
Since last MOT+7,649 miles
PASS
Mileage102,748 miles
Since last MOT+13,203 miles
PASS
Mileage89,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,545 miles
Since last MOT+10,162 miles
PASS
Mileage79,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,383 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage69,101 miles
Since last MOT+7,910 miles
PASS
Mileage61,191 miles
Since last MOT+9,838 miles
PASS
Mileage51,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,353 miles
Since last MOT+10,964 miles
PASS
Mileage40,389 miles
Since last MOT+10,579 miles
PASS
Mileage29,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,756 miles
PASS
Mileage24,054 miles
Since last MOT+3,014 miles
PASS
Mileage21,040 miles
Since last MOT+5,640 miles
PASS
Mileage15,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,400 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage12,540 miles
Since last MOT+2,121 miles
PASS
Mileage10,419 miles
Since last MOT+2,863 miles
PASS
Mileage7,556 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 MFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 MFV

What car is LT53 MFV?

LT53 MFV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LT53 MFV?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 MFV was 145,067 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 MFV passed its MOT?

LT53 MFV has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2026.

Is LT53 MFV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT53 MFV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 MFV?

LT53 MFV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.