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LT53 WDM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 1595cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 82,597 miles on the clock, averaging 3,862 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LT53 WDM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,597
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,862

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,597 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,151
Average per year3,862
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 WDM 8k27k45k64k83k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,597 miles
Since last MOT+3,151 miles
PASS
Mileage79,446 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
PASS
Mileage79,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,632 miles
PASS
Mileage76,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,781 miles
PASS
Mileage72,939 miles
Since last MOT+2,582 miles
PASS
Mileage70,357 miles
Since last MOT+7,914 miles
PASS
Mileage62,443 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,415 miles
Since last MOT+10,020 miles
PASS
Mileage52,395 miles
Since last MOT+9,134 miles
PASS
Mileage43,261 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage37,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage32,551 miles
Since last MOT+11,273 miles
PASS
Mileage21,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
PASS
Mileage17,386 miles
Since last MOT+1,095 miles
PASS
Mileage16,291 miles
Since last MOT+1,055 miles
PASS
Mileage15,236 miles
Since last MOT+1,077 miles
PASS
Mileage14,159 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage12,017 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage10,110 miles
Since last MOT+1,969 miles
PASS
Mileage8,141 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 WDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 WDM

What car is LT53 WDM?

LT53 WDM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 WDM?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 WDM was 82,597 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 WDM passed its MOT?

LT53 WDM has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.

Is LT53 WDM ULEZ compliant?

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

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