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LT53 VXN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 133,207 miles on the clock, averaging 7,048 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LT53 VXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,207
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,048

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,207 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,311
Average per year7,048
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 VXN 67k84k100k117k133k '06'15'11

Check LT53 VXN

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,207 miles
Since last MOT+19,311 miles
PASS
Mileage113,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,870 miles
PASS
Mileage109,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,843 miles
PASS
Mileage105,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,291 miles
Since last MOT+5,767 miles
PASS
Mileage95,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,410 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,114 miles
Since last MOT+11,728 miles
PASS
Mileage78,386 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,383 miles
Since last MOT+11,327 miles
PASS
Mileage67,056 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 VXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 VXN

What car is LT53 VXN?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 VXN?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 VXN was 133,207 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 VXN passed its MOT?

LT53 VXN has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2015.

Is LT53 VXN ULEZ compliant?

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

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