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LX53 MTO

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3189cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine3189cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 3189cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 142,727 miles on the clock, averaging 6,109 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 MTO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
142,727
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,109

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

Below average
Latest reading142,727 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30
Average per year6,109
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 MTO 27k56k85k114k143k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,727 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,697 miles
Since last MOT+2,643 miles
PASS
Mileage140,054 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,788 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage136,741 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,715 miles
Since last MOT+259 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,456 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage132,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,686 miles
Since last MOT+3,259 miles
PASS
Mileage129,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,427 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage125,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage121,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,710 miles
PASS
Mileage117,506 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage113,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,679 miles
PASS
Mileage109,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage104,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,550 miles
Since last MOT+10,525 miles
PASS
Mileage94,025 miles
Since last MOT+10,209 miles
PASS
Mileage83,816 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,758 miles
Since last MOT+11,240 miles
PASS
Mileage72,518 miles
Since last MOT+12,723 miles
PASS
Mileage59,795 miles
Since last MOT+13,910 miles
PASS
Mileage45,885 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage38,386 miles
Since last MOT+4,165 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,221 miles
Since last MOT+6,787 miles
PASS
Mileage27,434 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,395 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 MTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3189cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 MTO

What car is LX53 MTO?

LX53 MTO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3189cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2004.

What is the mileage of LX53 MTO?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 MTO was 142,727 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 MTO passed its MOT?

LX53 MTO has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2025.

Is LX53 MTO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 MTO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 MTO?

LX53 MTO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.