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LT53 UDX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 145,420 miles on the clock, averaging 7,609 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 UDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,609

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,609
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 UDX 43k69k94k120k145k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,420 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,525 miles
PASS
Mileage140,893 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage133,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,329 miles
PASS
Mileage126,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,065 miles
Since last MOT+4,469 miles
PASS
Mileage121,596 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
PASS
Mileage118,249 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,243 miles
Since last MOT+8,324 miles
PASS
Mileage109,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,919 miles
Since last MOT+11,480 miles
PASS
Mileage98,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,439 miles
Since last MOT+6,958 miles
PASS
Mileage91,481 miles
Since last MOT+10,284 miles
PASS
Mileage81,197 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,194 miles
Since last MOT+13,968 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage56,376 miles
Since last MOT+12,986 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,390 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 UDX
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 UDX

What car is LT53 UDX?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 UDX?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 UDX was 145,420 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 UDX passed its MOT?

LT53 UDX has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2020.

Is LT53 UDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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