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LT53 WDP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 169,627 miles on the clock, averaging 8,481 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LT53 WDP

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,627
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,481

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,627 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,300
Average per year8,481
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 WDP 8k48k89k129k170k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,627 miles
Since last MOT+8,300 miles
PASS
Mileage161,327 miles
Since last MOT+10,891 miles
PASS
Mileage150,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,436 miles
Since last MOT+10,151 miles
PASS
Mileage140,285 miles
Since last MOT+8,566 miles
PASS
Mileage131,719 miles
Since last MOT+6,643 miles
PASS
Mileage125,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,841 miles
PASS
Mileage118,235 miles
Since last MOT+11,006 miles
PASS
Mileage107,229 miles
Since last MOT+11,708 miles
PASS
Mileage95,521 miles
Since last MOT+12,015 miles
PASS
Mileage83,506 miles
Since last MOT+12,922 miles
PASS
Mileage70,584 miles
Since last MOT+11,809 miles
PASS
Mileage58,775 miles
Since last MOT+13,601 miles
PASS
Mileage45,174 miles
Since last MOT+10,678 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,387 miles
PASS
Mileage26,109 miles
Since last MOT+3,087 miles
PASS
Mileage23,022 miles
Since last MOT+4,120 miles
PASS
Mileage18,902 miles
Since last MOT+920 miles
PASS
Mileage17,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage13,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage7,948 miles

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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 WDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 WDP

What car is LT53 WDP?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 WDP?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 WDP was 169,627 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 WDP passed its MOT?

LT53 WDP has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2025.

Is LT53 WDP ULEZ compliant?

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

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