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LX53 GYD

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 92,369 miles on the clock, averaging 4,332 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 GYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,369
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,332

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

Low mileage
Latest reading92,369 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24
Average per year4,332
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 GYD 31k46k62k77k92k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,369 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,345 miles
Since last MOT+1,231 miles
PASS
Mileage91,114 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage88,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,945 miles
PASS
Mileage83,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,615 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage78,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,833 miles
PASS
Mileage72,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage67,259 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage62,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,114 miles
PASS
Mileage58,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,739 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage55,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage50,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
PASS
Mileage45,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,575 miles
PASS
Mileage41,389 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,128 miles
PASS
Mileage36,168 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage31,021 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 GYD
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 GYD

What car is LX53 GYD?

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

What is the mileage of LX53 GYD?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 GYD was 92,369 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 GYD passed its MOT?

LX53 GYD has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2020.

Is LX53 GYD ULEZ compliant?

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

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