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LX53 KLU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 145,133 miles on the clock, averaging 7,016 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 KLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,133
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,016

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,133 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,331
Average per year7,016
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 KLU 29k58k87k116k145k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,133 miles
Since last MOT+1,331 miles
PASS
Mileage143,802 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,788 miles
Since last MOT+1,399 miles
PASS
Mileage142,389 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage138,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,820 miles
Since last MOT+2,352 miles
PASS
Mileage136,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,468 miles
Since last MOT+3,304 miles
PASS
Mileage133,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage128,430 miles
Since last MOT+6,276 miles
PASS
Mileage122,154 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage113,080 miles
Since last MOT+10,671 miles
PASS
Mileage102,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,635 miles
PASS
Mileage93,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,264 miles
PASS
Mileage85,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,510 miles
Since last MOT+10,633 miles
PASS
Mileage74,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage69,050 miles
Since last MOT+17,197 miles
PASS
Mileage51,853 miles
Since last MOT+16,981 miles
PASS
Mileage34,872 miles
Since last MOT+5,417 miles
PASS
Mileage29,455 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 KLU

What car is LX53 KLU?

LX53 KLU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 KLU?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 KLU was 145,133 miles, recorded on 4 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 KLU passed its MOT?

LX53 KLU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2023.

Is LX53 KLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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