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LX53 BOF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 64,323 miles on the clock, averaging 2,665 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 LX53 BOF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
64,323
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,665

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,323 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,322
Average per year2,665
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 BOF 12k25k38k51k64k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,323 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
PASS
Mileage58,001 miles
Since last MOT+2,606 miles
PASS
Mileage55,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,395 miles
Since last MOT+2,779 miles
PASS
Mileage52,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,631 miles
PASS
Mileage48,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,577 miles
PASS
Mileage44,408 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage39,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,121 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
PASS
Mileage35,885 miles
Since last MOT+2,058 miles
PASS
Mileage33,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage30,511 miles
Since last MOT+529 miles
PASS
Mileage29,982 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
PASS
Mileage29,776 miles
Since last MOT+682 miles
PASS
Mileage29,094 miles
Since last MOT+1,969 miles
PASS
Mileage27,125 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
PASS
Mileage25,196 miles
Since last MOT+2,419 miles
PASS
Mileage22,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage20,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,848 miles
PASS
Mileage17,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,533 miles
PASS
Mileage14,166 miles
Since last MOT+2,571 miles
PASS
Mileage11,595 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 BOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 BOF

What car is LX53 BOF?

LX53 BOF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 BOF?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 BOF was 64,323 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 BOF passed its MOT?

LX53 BOF has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2026.

Is LX53 BOF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 BOF 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 LX53 BOF?

LX53 BOF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.