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LT53 VTF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 100,635 miles on the clock, averaging 3,896 miles per year, well below 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 VTF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
100,635
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,896

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading100,635 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,421
Average per year3,896
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 VTF 23k42k62k81k101k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,635 miles
Since last MOT+1,421 miles
PASS
Mileage99,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,214 miles
Since last MOT+1,783 miles
PASS
Mileage97,431 miles
Since last MOT+1,820 miles
PASS
Mileage95,611 miles
Since last MOT+1,413 miles
PASS
Mileage94,198 miles
Since last MOT+1,434 miles
PASS
Mileage92,764 miles
Since last MOT+1,692 miles
PASS
Mileage91,072 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage89,173 miles
Since last MOT+2,106 miles
PASS
Mileage87,067 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
PASS
Mileage84,964 miles
Since last MOT+2,155 miles
PASS
Mileage82,809 miles
Since last MOT+2,182 miles
PASS
Mileage80,627 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage77,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,084 miles
PASS
Mileage71,689 miles
Since last MOT+7,029 miles
PASS
Mileage64,660 miles
Since last MOT+7,369 miles
PASS
Mileage57,291 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,290 miles
Since last MOT+7,403 miles
PASS
Mileage49,887 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage42,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,883 miles
Since last MOT+6,615 miles
PASS
Mileage36,268 miles
Since last MOT+6,695 miles
PASS
Mileage29,573 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage22,986 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 VTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 VTF

What car is LT53 VTF?

LT53 VTF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 VTF?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 VTF was 100,635 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 VTF passed its MOT?

LT53 VTF has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2026.

Is LT53 VTF ULEZ compliant?

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

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