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WV53 LHH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 121,062 miles on the clock, averaging 7,148 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for WV53 LHH

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,062
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,148

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

Below average
Latest reading121,062 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,858
Average per year7,148
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 LHH 24k49k73k97k121k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage118,204 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,199 miles
Since last MOT+2,371 miles
PASS
Mileage115,828 miles
Since last MOT+7,585 miles
PASS
Mileage108,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,243 miles
Since last MOT+8,506 miles
PASS
Mileage99,737 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
PASS
Mileage93,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,368 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,863 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage79,267 miles
Since last MOT+10,101 miles
PASS
Mileage69,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,797 miles
PASS
Mileage61,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,369 miles
Since last MOT+14,887 miles
PASS
Mileage46,482 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
PASS
Mileage46,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,246 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage40,252 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage33,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,330 miles
PASS
Mileage29,992 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage24,413 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WV53 LHH

What car is WV53 LHH?

WV53 LHH is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV53 LHH?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 LHH was 121,062 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 LHH passed its MOT?

WV53 LHH has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2020.

Is WV53 LHH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV53 LHH 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 WV53 LHH?

WV53 LHH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.