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LT53 VXG

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 201,952 miles on the clock, averaging 14,017 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 VXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,017

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 reading201,952 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,017
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 VXG 60k95k131k166k202k '06'16'12

Check LT53 VXG

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage197,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,779 miles
PASS
Mileage192,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,946 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
PASS
Mileage188,468 miles
Since last MOT+11,103 miles
PASS
Mileage177,365 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,364 miles
Since last MOT+14,650 miles
PASS
Mileage162,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,714 miles
Since last MOT+17,610 miles
PASS
Mileage145,104 miles
Since last MOT+20,278 miles
PASS
Mileage124,826 miles
Since last MOT+21,354 miles
PASS
Mileage103,472 miles
Since last MOT+22,404 miles
PASS
Mileage81,068 miles
Since last MOT+21,491 miles
PASS
Mileage59,577 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 VXG
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 VXG

What car is LT53 VXG?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 VXG?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 VXG was 201,952 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 VXG passed its MOT?

LT53 VXG has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2016.

Is LT53 VXG ULEZ compliant?

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

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