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LX53 BSV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 129,774 miles on the clock, averaging 5,694 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 BSV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
129,774
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,694

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,774 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,088
Average per year5,694
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LX53 BSV 19k47k74k102k130k '06'26'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,774 miles
Since last MOT+4,088 miles
PASS
Mileage125,686 miles
Since last MOT+6,360 miles
PASS
Mileage119,326 miles
Since last MOT+36,908 miles
PASS
Mileage82,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,682 miles
PASS
Mileage79,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,623 miles
PASS
Mileage74,113 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage69,028 miles
Since last MOT+4,671 miles
PASS
Mileage64,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,357 miles
Since last MOT+8,602 miles
PASS
Mileage55,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,755 miles
Since last MOT+9,866 miles
PASS
Mileage45,889 miles
Since last MOT+5,936 miles
PASS
Mileage39,953 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage34,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,495 miles
PASS
Mileage30,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage26,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,510 miles
PASS
Mileage19,166 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 BSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 BSV

What car is LX53 BSV?

LX53 BSV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 BSV?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 BSV was 129,774 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 BSV passed its MOT?

LX53 BSV has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2026.

Is LX53 BSV ULEZ compliant?

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

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