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LT53 UJF

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 180,129 miles on the clock, averaging 9,273 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 UJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,129
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,273

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,129 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,941
Average per year9,273
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 UJF 32k69k106k143k180k '06'22'14

Check LT53 UJF

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,129 miles
Since last MOT+2,941 miles
PASS
Mileage177,188 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
PASS
Mileage177,085 miles
Since last MOT+5,819 miles
PASS
Mileage171,266 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,265 miles
Since last MOT+12,041 miles
PASS
Mileage159,224 miles
Since last MOT+12,339 miles
PASS
Mileage146,885 miles
Since last MOT+15,442 miles
PASS
Mileage131,443 miles
Since last MOT+6,530 miles
PASS
Mileage124,913 miles
Since last MOT+2,514 miles
PASS
Mileage122,399 miles
Since last MOT+1,207 miles
PASS
Mileage121,192 miles
Since last MOT+19,366 miles
PASS
Mileage101,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,826 miles
Since last MOT+24,501 miles
PASS
Mileage77,325 miles
Since last MOT+21,751 miles
PASS
Mileage55,574 miles
Since last MOT+4,359 miles
PASS
Mileage51,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,107 miles
PASS
Mileage45,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,913 miles
PASS
Mileage38,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,215 miles
PASS
Mileage31,980 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 UJF
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 UJF

What car is LT53 UJF?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 UJF?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 UJF was 180,129 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 UJF passed its MOT?

LT53 UJF has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2022.

Is LT53 UJF ULEZ compliant?

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

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