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LT53 RCV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 65,543 miles on the clock, averaging 2,245 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LT53 RCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,543
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,245

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,543 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,233
Average per year2,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 RCV 26k36k46k56k66k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,543 miles
Since last MOT+1,233 miles
PASS
Mileage64,310 miles
Since last MOT+1,196 miles
PASS
Mileage63,114 miles
Since last MOT+1,143 miles
PASS
Mileage61,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,603 miles
PASS
Mileage59,368 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage57,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,836 miles
Since last MOT+2,217 miles
PASS
Mileage55,619 miles
Since last MOT+1,617 miles
PASS
Mileage54,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,408 miles
PASS
Mileage50,594 miles
Since last MOT+1,461 miles
PASS
Mileage49,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage46,210 miles
Since last MOT+3,371 miles
PASS
Mileage42,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,749 miles
PASS
Mileage39,090 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage35,161 miles
Since last MOT+1,554 miles
PASS
Mileage33,607 miles
Since last MOT+1,372 miles
PASS
Mileage32,235 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage29,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,908 miles
PASS
Mileage25,940 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 RCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 RCV

What car is LT53 RCV?

LT53 RCV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 RCV?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 RCV was 65,543 miles, recorded on 21 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 RCV passed its MOT?

LT53 RCV has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 May 2024.

Is LT53 RCV ULEZ compliant?

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

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