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LT53 VYK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourGrey
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 1781cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 167,607 miles on the clock, averaging 7,311 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LT53 VYK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
167,607
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,311

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 reading167,607 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,735
Average per year7,311
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 VYK 24k60k96k132k168k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,607 miles
Since last MOT+1,735 miles
PASS
Mileage165,872 miles
Since last MOT+1,498 miles
PASS
Mileage164,374 miles
Since last MOT+2,276 miles
PASS
Mileage162,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,694 miles
PASS
Mileage159,404 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,399 miles
Since last MOT+2,247 miles
PASS
Mileage157,152 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,371 miles
PASS
Mileage152,736 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage145,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage139,181 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage133,049 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,026 miles
Since last MOT+11,181 miles
PASS
Mileage121,845 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage114,644 miles
Since last MOT+7,683 miles
PASS
Mileage106,961 miles
Since last MOT+10,774 miles
PASS
Mileage96,187 miles
Since last MOT+12,235 miles
PASS
Mileage83,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,952 miles
Since last MOT+15,017 miles
PASS
Mileage68,935 miles
Since last MOT+11,558 miles
PASS
Mileage57,377 miles
Since last MOT+14,287 miles
PASS
Mileage43,090 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,049 miles
Since last MOT+10,400 miles
PASS
Mileage32,649 miles
Since last MOT+8,818 miles
PASS
Mileage23,831 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 VYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 VYK

What car is LT53 VYK?

LT53 VYK is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 VYK?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 VYK was 167,607 miles, recorded on 7 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 VYK passed its MOT?

LT53 VYK has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2026.

Is LT53 VYK ULEZ compliant?

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

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