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LT53 NUJ

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 188,715 miles on the clock, averaging 8,563 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LT53 NUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,715
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,563

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading188,715 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,563
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 NUJ 33k72k111k150k189k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,715 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,538 miles
Since last MOT+15,811 miles
PASS
Mileage172,727 miles
Since last MOT+10,584 miles
PASS
Mileage162,143 miles
Since last MOT+21,240 miles
PASS
Mileage140,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,903 miles
Since last MOT+10,300 miles
PASS
Mileage130,603 miles
Since last MOT+12,092 miles
PASS
Mileage118,511 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,430 miles
Since last MOT+7,765 miles
PASS
Mileage110,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage103,230 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
PASS
Mileage95,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,534 miles
Since last MOT+9,606 miles
PASS
Mileage85,928 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
PASS
Mileage77,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,428 miles
PASS
Mileage76,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,366 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage71,329 miles
Since last MOT+3,750 miles
PASS
Mileage67,579 miles
Since last MOT+9,389 miles
PASS
Mileage58,190 miles
Since last MOT+11,843 miles
PASS
Mileage46,347 miles
Since last MOT+12,878 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,469 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 NUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 NUJ

What car is LT53 NUJ?

LT53 NUJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 NUJ?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 NUJ was 188,715 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 NUJ passed its MOT?

LT53 NUJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2024.

Is LT53 NUJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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