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LT53 NWK

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 140,479 miles on the clock, averaging 9,256 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LT53 NWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,479
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,256

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,479 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 NWK 46k69k93k117k140k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,479 miles
Since last MOT+6,669 miles
PASS
Mileage133,810 miles
Since last MOT+3,521 miles
PASS
Mileage130,289 miles
Since last MOT+11,161 miles
PASS
Mileage119,128 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
PASS
Mileage109,278 miles
Since last MOT+10,530 miles
PASS
Mileage98,748 miles
Since last MOT+9,366 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,382 miles
Since last MOT+7,612 miles
PASS
Mileage81,770 miles
Since last MOT+4,780 miles
PASS
Mileage76,990 miles
Since last MOT+12,420 miles
PASS
Mileage64,570 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage58,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,193 miles
Since last MOT+12,496 miles
PASS
Mileage45,697 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,696 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 NWK
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 NWK

What car is LT53 NWK?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 NWK?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 NWK was 140,479 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 NWK passed its MOT?

LT53 NWK has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2016.

Is LT53 NWK ULEZ compliant?

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

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