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LT53 UEC

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 209,219 miles on the clock, averaging 10,178 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 UEC

MOT Status
Due date passed
209,219
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,178

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading209,219 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,397
Average per year10,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 UEC 44k85k127k168k209k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage202,822 miles
Since last MOT+13,580 miles
PASS
Mileage189,242 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,140 miles
Since last MOT+14,838 miles
PASS
Mileage174,302 miles
Since last MOT+529 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,773 miles
Since last MOT+9,664 miles
PASS
Mileage164,109 miles
Since last MOT+10,843 miles
PASS
Mileage153,266 miles
Since last MOT+14,052 miles
PASS
Mileage139,214 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,211 miles
Since last MOT+15,819 miles
PASS
Mileage123,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,392 miles
Since last MOT+19,987 miles
PASS
Mileage103,405 miles
Since last MOT+10,140 miles
PASS
Mileage93,265 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,246 miles
Since last MOT+9,645 miles
PASS
Mileage83,601 miles
Since last MOT+11,568 miles
PASS
Mileage72,033 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
PASS
Mileage64,844 miles
Since last MOT+8,390 miles
PASS
Mileage56,454 miles
Since last MOT+12,200 miles
PASS
Mileage44,254 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 UEC
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 UEC

What car is LT53 UEC?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 UEC?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 UEC was 209,219 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 UEC passed its MOT?

LT53 UEC has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2022.

Is LT53 UEC ULEZ compliant?

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

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