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LT53 NUM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 214,281 miles on the clock, averaging 7,519 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 NUM

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,519

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading214,281 miles
Reading date
Miles last year665
Average per year7,519
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 NUM 64k102k139k177k214k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage214,281 miles
Since last MOT+665 miles
PASS
Mileage213,616 miles
Since last MOT+992 miles
PASS
Mileage212,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,700 miles
PASS
Mileage209,924 miles
Since last MOT+1,729 miles
PASS
Mileage208,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage201,535 miles
Since last MOT+3,191 miles
PASS
Mileage198,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,368 miles
PASS
Mileage192,976 miles
Since last MOT+4,984 miles
PASS
Mileage187,992 miles
Since last MOT+7,671 miles
PASS
Mileage180,321 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage175,130 miles
Since last MOT+8,368 miles
PASS
Mileage166,762 miles
Since last MOT+9,224 miles
PASS
Mileage157,538 miles
Since last MOT+9,888 miles
PASS
Mileage147,650 miles
Since last MOT+10,107 miles
PASS
Mileage137,543 miles
Since last MOT+10,499 miles
PASS
Mileage127,044 miles
Since last MOT+10,656 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,814 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,476 miles
PASS
Mileage97,098 miles
Since last MOT+16,705 miles
PASS
Mileage80,393 miles
Since last MOT+16,150 miles
PASS
Mileage64,243 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LT53 NUM

What car is LT53 NUM?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 NUM?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 NUM was 214,281 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 NUM passed its MOT?

LT53 NUM has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 13 Aug 2026.

Is LT53 NUM ULEZ compliant?

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

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