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LW53 BVN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 193,457 miles on the clock, averaging 14,396 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LW53 BVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
14,396

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,457 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year14,396
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LW53 BVN 36k76k115k154k193k '07'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,457 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,446 miles
Since last MOT+16,806 miles
PASS
Mileage176,640 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,635 miles
Since last MOT+16,884 miles
PASS
Mileage159,751 miles
Since last MOT+33,774 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,977 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,871 miles
Since last MOT+28,694 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,177 miles
Since last MOT+14,610 miles
PASS
Mileage82,567 miles
Since last MOT+8,437 miles
PASS
Mileage74,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage67,551 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,550 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage59,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,927 miles
Since last MOT+8,518 miles
PASS
Mileage51,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,409 miles
Since last MOT+6,975 miles
PASS
Mileage44,434 miles
Since last MOT+7,960 miles
PASS
Mileage36,474 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 BVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LW53 BVN

What car is LW53 BVN?

LW53 BVN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2004.

What is the mileage of LW53 BVN?

The last recorded mileage for LW53 BVN was 193,457 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW53 BVN passed its MOT?

LW53 BVN has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2018.

Is LW53 BVN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW53 BVN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LW53 BVN?

LW53 BVN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.