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LT53 WNY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 193,246 miles on the clock, averaging 8,798 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 WNY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
193,246
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,798

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 reading193,246 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 WNY 23k65k108k151k193k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,246 miles
Since last MOT+9,458 miles
PASS
Mileage183,788 miles
Since last MOT+10,443 miles
PASS
Mileage173,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,345 miles
Since last MOT+8,747 miles
PASS
Mileage164,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage157,816 miles
Since last MOT+8,082 miles
PASS
Mileage149,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,734 miles
Since last MOT+8,976 miles
PASS
Mileage140,758 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage132,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage126,522 miles
Since last MOT+11,567 miles
PASS
Mileage114,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,832 miles
PASS
Mileage108,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,927 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,196 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage95,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage90,202 miles
Since last MOT+8,586 miles
PASS
Mileage81,616 miles
Since last MOT+10,553 miles
PASS
Mileage71,063 miles
Since last MOT+14,952 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,111 miles
Since last MOT+22,219 miles
PASS
Mileage33,892 miles
Since last MOT+8,801 miles
PASS
Mileage25,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,522 miles
PASS
Mileage22,569 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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About LT53 WNY

What car is LT53 WNY?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 WNY?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 WNY was 193,246 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 WNY passed its MOT?

LT53 WNY has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2026.

Is LT53 WNY ULEZ compliant?

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

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