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SV53 LMY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 169,941 miles on the clock, averaging 7,494 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SV53 LMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,941
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,494

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,941 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,741
Average per year7,494
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV53 LMY 34k68k102k136k170k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage169,941 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
PASS
Mileage161,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,200 miles
Since last MOT+4,740 miles
PASS
Mileage156,460 miles
Since last MOT+5,410 miles
PASS
Mileage151,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,050 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage148,665 miles
Since last MOT+9,161 miles
PASS
Mileage139,504 miles
Since last MOT+15,094 miles
PASS
Mileage124,410 miles
Since last MOT+13,490 miles
PASS
Mileage110,920 miles
Since last MOT+10,810 miles
PASS
Mileage100,110 miles
Since last MOT+15,337 miles
PASS
Mileage84,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,773 miles
Since last MOT+15,726 miles
PASS
Mileage69,047 miles
Since last MOT+2,250 miles
PASS
Mileage66,797 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage60,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
PASS
Mileage54,186 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage50,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,402 miles
PASS
Mileage47,109 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage38,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,920 miles
PASS
Mileage34,258 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 LMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SV53 LMY

What car is SV53 LMY?

SV53 LMY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SV53 LMY?

The last recorded mileage for SV53 LMY was 169,941 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV53 LMY passed its MOT?

SV53 LMY has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 21 Oct 2024.

Is SV53 LMY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV53 LMY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SV53 LMY?

SV53 LMY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.