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LT53 UYO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
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 1595cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 160,533 miles on the clock, averaging 10,960 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LT53 UYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,960

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,533 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,960
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 UYO 52k79k106k133k161k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,533 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,531 miles
Since last MOT+2,532 miles
PASS
Mileage157,999 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,990 miles
Since last MOT+3,507 miles
PASS
Mileage154,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,620 miles
PASS
Mileage149,863 miles
Since last MOT+10,515 miles
PASS
Mileage139,348 miles
Since last MOT+10,068 miles
PASS
Mileage129,280 miles
Since last MOT+12,505 miles
PASS
Mileage116,775 miles
Since last MOT+14,150 miles
PASS
Mileage102,625 miles
Since last MOT+16,040 miles
PASS
Mileage86,585 miles
Since last MOT+17,436 miles
PASS
Mileage69,149 miles
Since last MOT+17,632 miles
PASS
Mileage51,517 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 UYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 UYO

What car is LT53 UYO?

LT53 UYO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 UYO?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 UYO was 160,533 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 UYO passed its MOT?

LT53 UYO has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2016.

Is LT53 UYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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