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MK53 LJN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 117,063 miles on the clock, averaging 5,095 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 LJN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,063
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,095

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,063 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,095
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 LJN 17k42k67k92k117k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,063 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,062 miles
Since last MOT+15,077 miles
PASS
Mileage101,985 miles
Since last MOT+15,156 miles
PASS
Mileage86,829 miles
Since last MOT+4,200 miles
PASS
Mileage82,629 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,467 miles
PASS
Mileage78,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,160 miles
Since last MOT+7,714 miles
PASS
Mileage70,446 miles
Since last MOT+1,797 miles
PASS
Mileage68,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,649 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage63,834 miles
Since last MOT+6,666 miles
PASS
Mileage57,168 miles
Since last MOT+4,442 miles
PASS
Mileage52,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,054 miles
PASS
Mileage50,672 miles
Since last MOT+1,826 miles
PASS
Mileage48,846 miles
Since last MOT+2,567 miles
PASS
Mileage46,279 miles
Since last MOT+2,335 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage41,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,224 miles
Since last MOT+4,849 miles
PASS
Mileage36,375 miles
Since last MOT+3,347 miles
PASS
Mileage33,028 miles
Since last MOT+2,862 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,618 miles
PASS
Mileage26,548 miles
Since last MOT+4,307 miles
PASS
Mileage22,241 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage17,111 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 LJN

What car is MK53 LJN?

MK53 LJN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 LJN?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 LJN was 117,063 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 LJN passed its MOT?

MK53 LJN has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2026.

Is MK53 LJN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 LJN 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 MK53 LJN?

MK53 LJN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.