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LT53 WCG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 137,017 miles on the clock, averaging 5,366 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for LT53 WCG

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,366

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,017 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,175
Average per year5,366
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 WCG 52k73k95k116k137k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,017 miles
Since last MOT+1,175 miles
PASS
Mileage135,842 miles
Since last MOT+834 miles
PASS
Mileage135,008 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage129,146 miles
Since last MOT+910 miles
PASS
Mileage128,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,362 miles
PASS
Mileage122,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,874 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage114,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,012 miles
PASS
Mileage108,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,971 miles
Since last MOT+6,477 miles
PASS
Mileage102,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,217 miles
PASS
Mileage95,277 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,111 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage87,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,537 miles
Since last MOT+4,616 miles
PASS
Mileage82,921 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,890 miles
Since last MOT+7,862 miles
PASS
Mileage75,028 miles
Since last MOT+2,096 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,932 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage67,472 miles
Since last MOT+15,436 miles
PASS
Mileage52,036 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 WCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 WCG

What car is LT53 WCG?

LT53 WCG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 WCG?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 WCG was 137,017 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 WCG passed its MOT?

LT53 WCG has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2022.

Is LT53 WCG ULEZ compliant?

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

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