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LT53 UZF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 185,647 miles on the clock, averaging 9,205 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 UZF

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,647
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
9,205

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,647 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,237
Average per year9,205
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 UZF 83k109k134k160k186k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,647 miles
Since last MOT+13,237 miles
PASS
Mileage172,410 miles
Since last MOT+11,853 miles
PASS
Mileage160,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,557 miles
Since last MOT+11,633 miles
PASS
Mileage148,924 miles
Since last MOT+1,476 miles
PASS
Mileage147,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,726 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,722 miles
Since last MOT+10,939 miles
PASS
Mileage132,783 miles
Since last MOT+12,015 miles
PASS
Mileage120,768 miles
Since last MOT+11,245 miles
PASS
Mileage109,523 miles
Since last MOT+12,740 miles
PASS
Mileage96,783 miles
Since last MOT+12,153 miles
PASS
Mileage84,630 miles
Since last MOT+1,325 miles
PASS
Mileage83,305 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 UZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 UZF

What car is LT53 UZF?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 UZF?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 UZF was 185,647 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 UZF passed its MOT?

LT53 UZF has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2017.

Is LT53 UZF ULEZ compliant?

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

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