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LT53 RBV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 115,557 miles on the clock, averaging 9,971 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LT53 RBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,557
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,971

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading115,557 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,981
Average per year9,971
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 RBV 31k52k73k94k116k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,557 miles
Since last MOT+6,981 miles
PASS
Mileage108,576 miles
Since last MOT+8,428 miles
PASS
Mileage100,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,148 miles
Since last MOT+11,389 miles
PASS
Mileage88,759 miles
Since last MOT+14,836 miles
PASS
Mileage73,923 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,412 miles
PASS
Mileage64,507 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,504 miles
Since last MOT+7,158 miles
PASS
Mileage57,346 miles
Since last MOT+9,912 miles
PASS
Mileage47,434 miles
Since last MOT+16,889 miles
PASS
Mileage30,545 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 RBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 RBV

What car is LT53 RBV?

LT53 RBV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 RBV?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 RBV was 115,557 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 RBV passed its MOT?

LT53 RBV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2015.

Is LT53 RBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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