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LX53 BVF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 87,177 miles on the clock, averaging 5,880 miles per year, 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 BVF

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,177
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,880

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,177 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year5,880
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 BVF 28k43k58k72k87k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,177 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,173 miles
Since last MOT+2,331 miles
PASS
Mileage84,842 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,802 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
PASS
Mileage78,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage73,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,993 miles
PASS
Mileage67,068 miles
Since last MOT+7,971 miles
PASS
Mileage59,097 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,976 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,077 miles
Since last MOT+8,855 miles
PASS
Mileage44,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,298 miles
PASS
Mileage37,924 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage32,669 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage28,045 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 BVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 BVF

What car is LX53 BVF?

LX53 BVF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 BVF?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 BVF was 87,177 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 BVF passed its MOT?

LX53 BVF has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2016.

Is LX53 BVF ULEZ compliant?

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

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