Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 129,403 miles on the clock, averaging 6,549 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 MTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 129,403 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,377 |
| Average per year | 6,549 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LX53 MTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LX — Sidcup, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LX53 MTU
What car is LX53 MTU?
LX53 MTU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2004.
What is the mileage of LX53 MTU?
The last recorded mileage for LX53 MTU was 129,403 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LX53 MTU passed its MOT?
LX53 MTU has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2023.
Is LX53 MTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 MTU 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 MTU?
LX53 MTU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.