Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 103,924 miles on the clock, averaging 8,125 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for LT53 VTE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 103,924 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,069 |
| Average per year | 8,125 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LT53 VTE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LT — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LT53 VTE
What car is LT53 VTE?
LT53 VTE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LT53 VTE?
The last recorded mileage for LT53 VTE was 103,924 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LT53 VTE passed its MOT?
LT53 VTE has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Feb 2016.
Is LT53 VTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT53 VTE 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 VTE?
LT53 VTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.