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LX53 MVE

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 47,344 miles on the clock, averaging 2,050 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 MVE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
47,344
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,050

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 reading47,344 miles
Reading date
Miles last year595
Average per year2,050
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 MVE 8k18k28k38k47k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,344 miles
Since last MOT+595 miles
PASS
Mileage46,749 miles
Since last MOT+551 miles
PASS
Mileage46,198 miles
Since last MOT+1,063 miles
PASS
Mileage45,135 miles
Since last MOT+2,123 miles
PASS
Mileage43,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,761 miles
PASS
Mileage41,251 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,237 miles
Since last MOT+1,723 miles
PASS
Mileage39,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,514 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage37,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage34,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,771 miles
Since last MOT+2,372 miles
PASS
Mileage32,399 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,398 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage29,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,887 miles
Since last MOT+2,332 miles
PASS
Mileage27,555 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage25,595 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage23,154 miles
Since last MOT+2,214 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,940 miles
Since last MOT+2,479 miles
PASS
Mileage18,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage15,819 miles
Since last MOT+2,600 miles
PASS
Mileage13,219 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
PASS
Mileage11,180 miles
Since last MOT+2,971 miles
PASS
Mileage8,209 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 MVE
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 MVE

What car is LX53 MVE?

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

What is the mileage of LX53 MVE?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 MVE was 47,344 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 MVE passed its MOT?

LX53 MVE has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2026.

Is LX53 MVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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