Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LT53 NUM

LT53 NUM

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 214,317 miles. MOT valid until 31/08/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
214,317 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31/08/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
1896cc

LT53 NUM Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
  • 214,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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LT53 NUM Mileage History

  1. 30/08/200664,243 mi
  2. 28/08/200780,393 mi+16,150 mi
  3. 29/08/200897,098 mi+16,705 mi
  4. 22/08/2009105,574 mi+8,476 mi
  5. 22/08/2009105,574 mi
  6. 30/08/2010116,388 mi+10,814 mi
  7. 27/08/2011127,044 mi+10,656 mi
  8. 04/08/2012137,543 mi+10,499 mi
  9. 17/08/2013147,650 mi+10,107 mi
  10. 30/08/2014157,538 mi+9,888 mi
  11. 24/08/2015166,762 mi+9,224 mi
  12. 26/08/2016175,130 mi+8,368 mi
  13. 14/08/2017180,321 mi+5,191 mi
  14. 18/08/2018187,992 mi+7,671 mi
  15. 06/08/2019192,976 mi+4,984 mi
  16. 03/08/2020198,344 mi+5,368 mi
  17. 02/08/2021201,535 mi+3,191 mi
  18. 23/08/2022208,195 mi+6,660 mi
  19. 29/08/2023209,924 mi+1,729 mi
  20. 24/08/2024212,624 mi+2,700 mi
  21. 15/08/2025213,616 mi+992 mi
  22. 13/08/2026214,281 mi+665 mi
  23. 20/08/2026214,317 mi+36 mi

Average of roughly 7,514 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

LT53 NUM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 18:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (LT53 NUM) between August 2006 and August 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.

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