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LT53 NSJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 131,809 miles on the clock, averaging 8,099 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 NSJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,809
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,099

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 reading131,809 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,099
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 NSJ 15k45k74k103k132k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,170 miles
PASS
Mileage127,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,639 miles
Since last MOT+9,742 miles
PASS
Mileage117,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,897 miles
Since last MOT+304 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,593 miles
Since last MOT+6,970 miles
PASS
Mileage110,623 miles
Since last MOT+13,728 miles
PASS
Mileage96,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,895 miles
Since last MOT+8,855 miles
PASS
Mileage88,040 miles
Since last MOT+7,913 miles
PASS
Mileage80,127 miles
Since last MOT+9,527 miles
PASS
Mileage70,600 miles
Since last MOT+9,127 miles
PASS
Mileage61,473 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage46,766 miles
Since last MOT+7,860 miles
PASS
Mileage38,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,658 miles
PASS
Mileage32,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,650 miles
PASS
Mileage24,598 miles
Since last MOT+9,120 miles
PASS
Mileage15,478 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LT53 NSJ

What car is LT53 NSJ?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 NSJ?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 NSJ was 131,809 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 NSJ passed its MOT?

LT53 NSJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2021.

Is LT53 NSJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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