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LT53 OFJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 181,523 miles on the clock, averaging 10,512 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 OFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,512

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 reading181,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,655
Average per year10,512
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 OFJ 34k71k108k145k182k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,523 miles
Since last MOT+6,655 miles
PASS
Mileage174,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,868 miles
Since last MOT+7,836 miles
PASS
Mileage167,032 miles
Since last MOT+10,192 miles
PASS
Mileage156,840 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,833 miles
Since last MOT+12,609 miles
PASS
Mileage144,224 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,210 miles
Since last MOT+6,850 miles
PASS
Mileage137,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,360 miles
PASS
Mileage179,280 miles
Since last MOT+67,254 miles
PASS
Mileage112,026 miles
Since last MOT+13,355 miles
PASS
Mileage98,671 miles
Since last MOT+11,971 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,700 miles
Since last MOT+9,857 miles
PASS
Mileage76,843 miles
Since last MOT+8,647 miles
PASS
Mileage68,196 miles
Since last MOT+12,156 miles
PASS
Mileage56,040 miles
Since last MOT+11,249 miles
PASS
Mileage44,791 miles
Since last MOT+10,997 miles
PASS
Mileage33,794 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LT53 OFJ

What car is LT53 OFJ?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 OFJ?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 OFJ was 181,523 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 OFJ passed its MOT?

LT53 OFJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2020.

Is LT53 OFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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