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LT53 WBV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 163,818 miles on the clock, averaging 5,411 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LT53 WBV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
163,818
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,411

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading163,818 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,331
Average per year5,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 WBV 61k86k112k138k164k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,818 miles
Since last MOT+6,331 miles
PASS
Mileage157,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,487 miles
Since last MOT+11,471 miles
PASS
Mileage146,016 miles
Since last MOT+13,283 miles
PASS
Mileage132,733 miles
Since last MOT+9,077 miles
PASS
Mileage123,656 miles
Since last MOT+7,350 miles
PASS
Mileage116,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage109,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,377 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage102,585 miles
Since last MOT+2,176 miles
PASS
Mileage100,409 miles
Since last MOT+3,443 miles
PASS
Mileage96,966 miles
Since last MOT+1,039 miles
PASS
Mileage95,927 miles
Since last MOT+1,300 miles
PASS
Mileage94,627 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage92,070 miles
Since last MOT+4,456 miles
PASS
Mileage87,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage80,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage76,330 miles
Since last MOT+9,333 miles
PASS
Mileage66,997 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
PASS
Mileage66,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,392 miles
PASS
Mileage60,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,594 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LT53 WBV

What car is LT53 WBV?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 WBV?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 WBV was 163,818 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 WBV passed its MOT?

LT53 WBV has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2026.

Is LT53 WBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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