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LT53 WFE

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 196,477 miles on the clock, averaging 11,726 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LT53 WFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,477
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,726

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,477 miles
Reading date
Miles last year34,985
Average per year11,726
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 WFE 29k71k113k155k196k '06'20'14

Check LT53 WFE

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,477 miles
Since last MOT+34,985 miles
PASS
Mileage161,492 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage155,708 miles
Since last MOT+1,217 miles
PASS
Mileage154,491 miles
Since last MOT+20,810 miles
PASS
Mileage133,681 miles
Since last MOT+11,006 miles
PASS
Mileage122,675 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,671 miles
Since last MOT+13,225 miles
PASS
Mileage109,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,446 miles
Since last MOT+10,117 miles
PASS
Mileage99,329 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
PASS
Mileage99,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,242 miles
Since last MOT+11,864 miles
PASS
Mileage87,378 miles
Since last MOT+11,339 miles
PASS
Mileage76,039 miles
Since last MOT+19,238 miles
PASS
Mileage56,801 miles
Since last MOT+9,664 miles
PASS
Mileage47,137 miles
Since last MOT+11,044 miles
PASS
Mileage36,093 miles
Since last MOT+7,150 miles
PASS
Mileage28,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,943 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 WFE
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 WFE

What car is LT53 WFE?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 WFE?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 WFE was 196,477 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 WFE passed its MOT?

LT53 WFE has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2020.

Is LT53 WFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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