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LT53 VTW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 46,053 miles on the clock, averaging 8,343 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 VTW

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
8,343

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading46,053 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,127
Average per year8,343
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LT53 VTW 20k27k33k40k46k '06'09'07

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,053 miles
Since last MOT+9,127 miles
PASS
Mileage36,926 miles
Since last MOT+10,075 miles
PASS
Mileage26,851 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage20,496 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 VTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 VTW

What car is LT53 VTW?

LT53 VTW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 VTW?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 VTW was 46,053 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 VTW passed its MOT?

LT53 VTW has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Oct 2009.

Is LT53 VTW ULEZ compliant?

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

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