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VA53 LWF

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 143,168 miles on the clock, averaging 5,894 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VA53 LWF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
143,168
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
5,894

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 reading143,168 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,538
Average per year5,894
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA53 LWF 28k57k86k114k143k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,168 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
PASS
Mileage136,630 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,598 miles
Since last MOT+5,237 miles
PASS
Mileage131,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,361 miles
Since last MOT+4,663 miles
PASS
Mileage126,698 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,697 miles
Since last MOT+9,049 miles
PASS
Mileage117,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,648 miles
Since last MOT+10,263 miles
PASS
Mileage107,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage100,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,941 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage96,440 miles
Since last MOT+7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage89,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,571 miles
PASS
Mileage83,596 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage80,008 miles
Since last MOT+8,781 miles
PASS
Mileage71,227 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage65,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage60,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage54,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,923 miles
Since last MOT+5,760 miles
PASS
Mileage49,163 miles
Since last MOT+6,607 miles
PASS
Mileage42,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,901 miles
PASS
Mileage35,655 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage28,081 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

RegistrationVA53 LWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VA53 LWF

What car is VA53 LWF?

VA53 LWF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VA53 LWF?

The last recorded mileage for VA53 LWF was 143,168 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA53 LWF passed its MOT?

VA53 LWF has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.

Is VA53 LWF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 LWF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VA53 LWF?

VA53 LWF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.